Olympus E-P2 vs Sony TX55

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-P2 and Sony TX55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TX55 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was launched 15 months earlier than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P2 scores against the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 and the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and TX55 is 86 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and TX55.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX55 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.