Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T99

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and T99 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was launched 8 months after the T99 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL2 scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 against the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and T99 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and T99.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony T99 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent E-PL2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.