Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Launched April 2012
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus E-PM2
E-M5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus E-M5
E-PM2 | E-M5 | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus E-PM2
E-M5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-04-30 | 2013-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 425 grams (0.94 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 826 | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $799 | $448 |