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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus E-PM2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was released 6 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1 III matches up against the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-PM2

 E-M1 III E-PM2 
ReleasedFebruary 2020May 2013Newer by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 E-PM2 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-PM2

 E-M1 III E-PM2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III vs the E-PM2.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and E-PM2 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 III to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM2
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography details
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
66
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-PM2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus PEN E-PM2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-11 2013-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $1,800 $448