Olympus E-P2 vs Sony H20

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was brought out 12 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P2 matches up versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 and the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and H20.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-P2 provides an edge in sensor tech.