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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony A7c, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was released 4 years earlier than the A7c and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 scores versus the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A7c

 TG-5 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-5

 A7c TG-5 
LaunchedSeptember 2020May 2017Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A7c

 TG-5 A7c 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 vs the A7c.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and A7c.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will show greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Sony A7c Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
46
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (740 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
great battery (740 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony A7c
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-17 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 740 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $449 $1,800