Olympus E-P5 vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was revealed 17 months after the HX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P5 grades versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 vs the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and HX200V is 85 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and HX200V.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.