Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W220

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 and Sony W220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and W220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was brought out 16 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P2 grades vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 against the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-P2 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent E-P2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.