Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was revealed 4 years after the HX200V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 scores versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 and the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 will have an edge in sensor technology.