Olympus E-P5 vs Sony W370

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-P5 and Sony W370, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was announced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P5 grades versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 against the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and W370 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and W370.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-P5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-P5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.