Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony WX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 2 months after the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outer 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 versus the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and WX9 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX9 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.