Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was launched 8 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P2 grades against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-P2 versus the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.