Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.