Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX5

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was released 5 years after the HX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 II scores against the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and HX5 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.