Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus E-PM2

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus E-PM2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is relatively close but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was released 17 months after the E-PM2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX60 HS grades against the E-PM2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS and the E-PM2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and E-PM2 is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX60 HS contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger SX60 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.