Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony H90

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the H90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL2 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and H90 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and H90.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind in sensor technology.