Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony TX20

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was announced 4 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL8 scores versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the TX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and TX20 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and TX20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL8 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent E-PL8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.