Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 23 months before the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PM2 grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys outer 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 versus the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX90V will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.