Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The E-P1 was launched 5 years prior to the HX400V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P1 matches up vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 against the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.