Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W710

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL5 was introduced 3 months prior to the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 has external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 vs the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and W710.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.