Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PM2

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was brought out 5 months later than the E-PM2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-P5 grades vs the E-PM2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the E-PM2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and E-PM2 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and E-PM2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the products into consideration.