Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony TX20

Below is a extended review of the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was announced 12 months prior to the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL2 grades versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 and the TX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and TX20 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and TX20.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX20 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.