Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL2

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 II was brought out 4 years after the E-PL2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M10 II grades versus the E-PL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-PL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the E-PL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and E-PL2 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and E-PL2.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 II to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.