Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.