Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-P2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-P2 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was introduced 8 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1X grades against the E-P2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X vs the E-P2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and E-P2 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and E-P2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.