Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was announced 23 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PM2 scores against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 versus the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger E-PM2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.