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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony W810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 3 years prior to the W810 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM1 scores vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sony W810

 E-PM1 W810 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus E-PM1

 W810 E-PM1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony W810

 E-PM1 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM1 against the W810.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and W810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
37
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
Sports photography with Sony W810
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
45
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
Landscape photography with Sony W810
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Sony W810
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-11-23 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $100