Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W650

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W650 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was launched within a month of the W650 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM1 grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 has exterior dimensions 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 versus the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and W650.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W650 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.