Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony TX200V

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony TX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL5 was released 8 months after the TX200V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL5 grades vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 and the TX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and TX200V.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-PL5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.