Olympus E-P2 vs Sony WX220

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P2 matches up against the WX220 when considering 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-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 versus the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and WX220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX220 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind in sensor innovation.