Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W310

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 23 months later than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 and the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and W310.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PM1 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher E-PM1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.