Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony TX5

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 7 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 III against the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and TX5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and TX5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.