Olympus E-P2 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was brought out 2 months prior to the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P2 grades versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 features outside 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-P2 compared to the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and WX5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and WX5.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P2 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.