Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL2 vs the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and RX100 IV is 85 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.