Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SZ-10

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and SZ-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was announced 10 months after the SZ-10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PM1 grades against the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 against the SZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and SZ-10 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and SZ-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-10 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher E-PM1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.