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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was released 3 years after the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-5 matches up versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony TF1

 TG-5 TF1 
RevealedMay 2017June 2013More modern by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-5

 TF1 TG-5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TF1

 TG-5 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the TF1.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and TF1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Sony TF1
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (250g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony TF1
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others (250 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-05-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $449 $266