Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TF1

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was brought out 22 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-P3 scores against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 features outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 compared to the TF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and TF1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.