Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony G3

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 4 years after the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PM2 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 against the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and G3.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.