Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 6020

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 3 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PM2 grades against the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical 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 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and 6020.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.