Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony T900

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 16 months later than the T900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL1 scores vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 vs the T900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and T900.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL1 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer E-PL1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.