FujiFilm T200 vs Olympus E-PM2

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm T200 vs Olympus E-PM2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the T200 (1/2.3") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The T200 was released 3 years prior to the E-PM2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the T200 scores vs the E-PM2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T200 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T200 vs the E-PM2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T200 and E-PM2 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T200 and E-PM2.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T200 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older T200 will be behind in sensor innovation.