Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PM1 was revealed 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PM1 matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sony H20
E-PM1 | H20 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-PM1
H20 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony H20
E-PM1 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the H20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and H20.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer E-PM1 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $249 |