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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 grades vs the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-PM2 SP-610UZ 
RevealedMay 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-PM2

 SP-610UZ E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-PM2 SP-610UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and SP-610UZ is 89 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
66
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
26
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-05-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $448 $299