Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was introduced at a similar time to the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PM2 grades versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got physical 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX50V will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.