Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PM2 was brought out 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 matches up against the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
E-PM2 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | March 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus E-PM2
SZ-30MR | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SZ-30MR
E-PM2 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 and the SZ-30MR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and SZ-30MR is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The younger E-PM2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-05-21 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $448 | $279 |