Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was released 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PM2 grades vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and H20.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.