Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony WX80

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 5 months after the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 features outside measurements 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 against the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult.