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Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L610 versus Olympus E-PM2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is fairly close but the L610 (1/2.3") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The L610 was announced 9 months prior to the E-PM2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L610 matches up against the E-PM2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus E-PM2

 L610 E-PM2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Nikon L610

 E-PM2 L610 
RevealedMay 2013August 2012Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus E-PM2

 L610 E-PM2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Nikon L610 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L610 vs the E-PM2.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and E-PM2 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and E-PM2.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The L610 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged L610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (120 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (120 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging information
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus E-PM2
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-05-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life 120 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $448