Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was released 3 months earlier than the QX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PM2 scores versus the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 against the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and QX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX100 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.