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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
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
  • Released May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was unveiled 11 months after the E-PM2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 grades vs the E-PM2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M10 E-PM2 
ReleasedMarch 2014May 2013More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

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

 E-PM2 E-M10 

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

 E-M10 E-PM2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 versus the E-PM2.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and E-PM2 is 82 and 89 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and E-PM2.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer E-M10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography information
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
67
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (396g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PM2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-18 2013-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 884 932
Other
Battery life 320 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $448