Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W570

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony W570, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W570 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was launched 11 months after the W570 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and W570.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.