Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-5

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was introduced 7 years before the TG-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL1s grades vs the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s offers external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s versus the TG-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and TG-5 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and TG-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL1s comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.