Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus 1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM2 was announced 6 months earlier than the 1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus 1
E-PM2 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-PM2
1 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus 1
E-PM2 | 1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | November 2013 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 vs the 1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and 1.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 gr (0.59 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $448 | $700 |