Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W810

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL5 was introduced 15 months before the W810 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL5 grades against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 offers 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) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the W810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and W810.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.