Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 4 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL8 grades versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PL8 and the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and HX100V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer E-PL8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.