Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 6000

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 3 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PM2 scores against the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 and the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and 6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and 6000.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.