Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony FX30

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-PM1 was brought out 12 years earlier than the FX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony FX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony FX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 and the FX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FX30 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony FX30 will provide you with more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind in sensor tech.