Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 18 months after the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL8 scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 has got external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and HX90V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.