Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-P2 was introduced 19 months before the E-PM1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P2 grades versus the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 and the E-PM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and E-PM1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.