Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-PM2

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-PM2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was announced 6 months after the E-PM2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 scores versus the E-PM2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 against the E-PM2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and E-PM2 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and E-PM2.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.