Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-100

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus SP-100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PM2 was launched 8 months earlier than the SP-100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 vs the SP-100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and SP-100 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and SP-100.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind in sensor technology.