Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX9

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was launched 14 months later than the TX9 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P3 grades versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 against the TX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TX9 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and TX9.

Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P3 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern E-P3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.