Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PM1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the LX100 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PM1 scores against the LX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and LX100 II is 89 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and LX100 II.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LX100 II to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.