Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL2

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was announced 9 years after the E-PL2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV against the E-PL2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and E-PL2 is 81 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and E-PL2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.