Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W530

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and W530 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL5 was launched 21 months later than the W530 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL5 grades against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 versus the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and W530.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.