Olympus E-P5 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony HX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 3 years before the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P5 matches up versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 compared to the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and HX80 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and HX80.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX80 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.