The invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition that has the advantages of high developability, good hardness, and good sputtered resistance. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing a color filter, color filter and a liquid crystal display device. The photosensitive resin composition comprises an alkali-soluble resin (A), a compound containing an ethylenically unsaturated group (B), a photoinitiator (C), an organic solvent (D), a pigment (E), and a compound (F).