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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony WX150

 E-PM2 WX150 
RevealedMay 2013February 2012More 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 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony WX150

 E-PM2 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Sony WX150
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
66
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Sony WX150
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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