Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A560

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL2 was released 6 months after the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL2 grades versus the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 offers external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the A560.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and A560 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and A560.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A560 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.