Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was announced 15 months later than the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 versus the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and WX150.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX150 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.