Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony H200

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL3 was revealed 15 months prior to the H200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL3 grades versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL3 against the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and H200.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.