Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX70

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 16 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PM2 matches up against the WX70 in terms of 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-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 and the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and WX70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The newer E-PM2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.