Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony TX200V

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony TX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was launched 16 months later than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM2 scores vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 and the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TX200V.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX200V will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.