Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was introduced 2 years later than the RX10 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL9 scores vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 and the RX10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and RX10 II is 85 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 II will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.