Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A200

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 4 years after the A200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 scores versus the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 vs the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and A200 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and A200.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.