Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony W350

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and W350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was released 3 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large 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 W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PM2 grades vs the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 against the W350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and W350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.