Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX100V

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-P3 was unveiled 8 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P3 grades against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 against the TX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TX100V is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and TX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer E-P3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.