Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 8 months before the HX400V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PM2 matches up against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.