Olympus PEN E-P1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus PEN E-P1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 was introduced in July 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 Highlights

      • 12 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus PEN E-P1
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      PROS

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Olympus PEN E-P1

      Olympus PEN E-P1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus PEN E-P1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output Mini type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 240 shots

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      Olympus PEN E-PL1s
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN-F
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Sony TF1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 over Olympus PEN E-P1.

      Olympus PEN E-P1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4032 x 3024 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Built-in Flash vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Lighter 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz) vs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      Panasonic LX100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Sony NEX-5
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Fujifilm S8400W
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus PEN E-P1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        Light355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus PEN E-P1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
        Small SensorMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.0 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life300 shots240 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus PEN E-P1 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a 2.70" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Olympus PEN E-P1 features a 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Olympus PEN E-P1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 4032 x 3024 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Olympus PEN E-P1 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus PEN E-P1 comes with BLS-1 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus PEN E-P1 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Olympus PEN E-P1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. Olympus PEN E-P1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m. Olympus PEN E-P1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Olympus PEN E-P1.

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus PEN E-P1 body has dimensions of 121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 body has dimensions of 102 x 62 x 23 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.91"). Olympus PEN E-P1 weighs 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz).

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      121 mm

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      102 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and give them scores of 61 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      42
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus PEN E-P1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


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