Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7010

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus 7010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PM1 was revealed 2 years after the 7010 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PM1 matches up against the 7010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and 7010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and 7010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern E-PM1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.