Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-PM2

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Olympus E-PM2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 6 years after the E-PM2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M5 III scores against the E-PM2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Olympus E-PM2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 III vs the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and E-PM2 is 80 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and E-PM2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-M5 III to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.