Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P2

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-P2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-P2 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was introduced 6 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M1 II scores vs the E-P2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the E-P2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and E-P2 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and E-P2.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.