Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX50

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was announced 16 months later than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PM2 scores vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys outer measurements 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 and the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and WX50.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-PM2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.