Olympus E-P2 vs Sony WX30

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony WX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was launched 15 months earlier than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-P2 scores against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 provides external 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P2 versus the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX30 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be behind in sensor innovation.