Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured within a month of the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PM1 grades versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outer 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 A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and A65.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A65 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.