Olympus E-P1 vs Sony W830

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony W830, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was released 5 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P1 grades against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 versus the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and W830 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and W830.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W830 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.