Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H400

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the H400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PM2 grades versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 against the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and H400.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.