Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony H400

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.