Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony WX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 4 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M5 II grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II has exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II versus the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and WX10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and WX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 II has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent E-M5 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.