Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony TX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was released 10 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 III grades vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III versus the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and TX5 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and TX5.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will give greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an edge in sensor technology.