Olympus E-P5 vs Sony W830

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony W830, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was revealed 3 months prior to the W830 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P5 grades against the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 features outer measurements 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 versus the W830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and W830 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and W830.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W830 will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.