Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony W530

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and W530 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PM2 scores vs the W530 for 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-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 features outside dimensions 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 against the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and W530.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.