Olympus E-P5 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was launched 20 months after the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-P5 matches up vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 versus the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and HX10V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.