Olympus E-P3 vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony WX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and WX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was revealed 14 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-P3 scores against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 against the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and WX5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and WX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P3 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent E-P3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.