Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony WX150
E-PM2 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | May 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus E-PM2
WX150 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony WX150
E-PM2 | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $448 | $300 |