Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX10

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 11 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM1 scores vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 features 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 against the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and WX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX10 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-PM1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.