Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was launched 4 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 and the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.