Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony WX1

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was released 10 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1 and the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.