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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony H20

 E-PM2 H20 
AnnouncedMay 2013May 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-PM2

 H20 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony H20

 E-PM2 H20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
66
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Sony H20
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 7.10 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 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 Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $448 $249