Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus XZ-10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 14 months prior to the XZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM1 scores against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 against the XZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind in sensor technology.