Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P1 matches up versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 compared to the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind in sensor innovation.