Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VH-515

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and VH-515 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 10 months after the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PM2 grades versus the VH-515 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 offers external 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) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the VH-515.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and VH-515 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and VH-515.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.