Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus E-PM2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 was brought out 12 months prior to the E-PM2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 matches up versus the E-PM2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 vs the E-PM2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and E-PM2 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.