Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony TF1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony TF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL2 grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications 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-PL2 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 and the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TF1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and TF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TF1 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.