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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Successor is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was introduced 3 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the E-PM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-PM1

 E-M10 II E-PM1 
IntroducedAugust 2015November 2011More recent by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-PM1 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PM1

 E-M10 II E-PM1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II has external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II versus the E-PM1.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and E-PM1 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and E-PM1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 II to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
73
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
45
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2011-11-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 52
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 10.3
DXO Low light rating 842 499
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $499