Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P2

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus E-P2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and E-P2 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was announced 2 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M5 grades against the E-P2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus E-P2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 against the E-P2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and E-P2 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and E-P2.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M5 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.