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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL9
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was launched 7 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sony H20

 E-PL8 H20 
IntroducedSeptember 2016May 2009More recent by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-PL8

 H20 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony H20

 E-PL8 H20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 features exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 versus the H20.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
71
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Sony H20
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $249