Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX70

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony WX70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was launched 22 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 grades against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 against the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and WX70 is 71 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and WX70.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent E-M1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.