Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 13 months after the HX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM2 scores against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 against the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.