Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony T110

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony T110, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and T110 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 11 months after the T110 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the T110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony T110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 vs the T110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and T110 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and T110.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony T110 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.