Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX500

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and WX500.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX500 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.