Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W620

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and W620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was announced 9 months later than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL5 grades vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL5 vs the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and W620.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL5 will give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PL5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.