Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 7000

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus 7000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The E-PM2 was revealed 4 years after the 7000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 and the 7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and 7000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and 7000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.