Olympus TG-870 vs Sony a5000

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony a5000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was introduced 2 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-870 matches up against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 versus the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and a5000.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.