Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was brought out 4 years before the RX1R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P2 grades versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with exterior measurements 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 RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-P2 against the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and RX1R.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will show more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.