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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-PM2

 E-M10 III E-PM2 
RevealedAugust 2017May 2013Newer by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 E-PM2 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PM2

 E-M10 III E-PM2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (410g)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography advice
67
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than others (410g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging information
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (410g)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PM2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus PEN E-PM2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-31 2013-05-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 932
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $650 $448