Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H300

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was released 8 months before the H300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PM2 scores vs the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 and the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and H300.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H300 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.