Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-M10 IV was revealed 10 years after the HX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV against the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and HX5 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and HX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.