Olympus E-P5 vs Sony W570

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony W570, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P5 grades against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 compared to the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and W570 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and W570.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-P5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.