Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was unveiled 15 months after the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL5 scores versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL5 vs the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and HX9V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent E-PL5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.