Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W610

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P2 and Sony W610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and W610 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was revealed 20 months before the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P2 grades against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has got outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 vs the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and W610.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W610 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.