Olympus E-P1 vs Sony S930

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and S930 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was announced 7 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P1 grades versus the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 versus the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and S930.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent E-P1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.