Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus 8010

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus 8010, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 3 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PM2 grades versus the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with exterior dimensions 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 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the 8010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and 8010.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 will have an edge in sensor tech.