Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was brought out 4 years after the E-PM2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M10 III grades versus the E-PM2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III provides external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 III versus the E-PM2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and E-PM2 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and E-PM2.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.