Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A99

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was introduced 12 months earlier than the A99 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PM1 grades versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 against the A99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and A99.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will give greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.