Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony H20

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 5 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 has outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 vs the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and H20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.