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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sony H20

 E-PM1 H20 
AnnouncedNovember 2011May 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-PM1

 H20 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony H20

 E-PM1 H20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
45
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
Landscape photography with Sony H20
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Sony H20
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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