Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 3 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M1 II grades vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and TX30 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and TX30.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.