Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony T90

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PM1 matches up against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the T90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and T90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PM1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.