Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was launched 23 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PM2 grades vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and WX30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PM2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.