Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony W370

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the W370 when it comes 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-W370. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 versus the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and W370.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.