Olympus E-P5 vs Sony TX30

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P5 and Sony TX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was released 3 months later than the TX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P5 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 and the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and TX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX30 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.