Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony W320

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and W320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PM2 grades against the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the W320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and W320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 provides an edge in sensor technology.