Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony HX80

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was unveiled 24 months after the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL9 scores vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL9 against the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and HX80 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and HX80.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX80 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.