Olympus E-5 vs Sony W310

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-5 versus Sony W310, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and W310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was announced 14 months after the W310 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-5 scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 has got physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-5 compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and W310 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and W310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern E-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.