Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-PM2
E-M10 | E-PM2 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | May 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus E-M10
E-PM2 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PM2
E-M10 | E-PM2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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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 |