Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 6010

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus 6010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was released 3 years later than the 6010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades vs the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 against the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and 6010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and 6010.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.