Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PM2

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 4 years before the E-PM2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1 grades vs the E-PM2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 features external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and E-PM2.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PM2 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.