Olympus E-P1 vs Sony RX100

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P1 and Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P1 grades versus the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 and the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and RX100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and RX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.