Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PM2 was manufactured 23 months after the SP-810 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades versus the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
E-PM2 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-PM2
SP-810 UZ | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
E-PM2 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 against the SP-810 UZ.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and SP-810 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and SP-810 UZ.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $448 | $280 |