Olympus E-3 vs Sony TX5

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-3 and Sony TX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-3 was unveiled 24 months before the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-3 grades vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-3 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-3 vs the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and TX5 is 56 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and TX5.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-3 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.