Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1
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![Olympus PEN E-P2 front Olympus PEN E-P2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P2/Olympus-E-P2-front.jpg)
![Olympus PEN E-PM1 front Olympus PEN E-PM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus_PEN_E-PM1_0.jpg)
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
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).
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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.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-PM1
E-P2 | E-PM1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-P2
E-PM1 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus E-PM1
E-P2 | E-PM1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 265g (0.58 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $799 | $499 |