Olympus E-P5 vs Sony H20

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was brought out 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-P5 scores against the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and H20 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-P5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.