Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H70

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was released 2 years after the H70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades versus the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 and the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and H70.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM2 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent E-PM2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.