Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was introduced 3 months later than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PM1 scores against the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 features physical dimensions 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 Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 against the RZ18.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and RZ18.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RZ18 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.