Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H200

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was announced 5 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM2 scores against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 against the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and H200.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.