Olympus E-P2 vs Sony H70

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P2 and Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was brought out 8 months prior to the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 and Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 against the H70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and H70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and H70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H70 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.