Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX50
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2011
- Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony WX50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PM1 was released 2 months earlier than the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sony WX50
| E-PM1 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus E-PM1
| WX50 | E-PM1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony WX50
| E-PM1 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2011 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 has exterior 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 and the WX50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and WX50.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-11-23 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 265 grams (0.58 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $250 |