Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-4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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2020 |  | May 2017 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A7c Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony 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 |