Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PM2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PM2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is fairly similar but the M9 (Full frame) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the E-PM2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M9 grades versus the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M9 versus the E-PM2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and E-PM2 is 79 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica M9 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.