Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PM1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.