Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-5

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 21 months later than the TG-5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M1X matches up versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X provides outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X versus the TG-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-5 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and TG-5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X is going to have an edge in sensor tech.