Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus XZ-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was released 2 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PM2 grades against the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 against the XZ-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and XZ-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and XZ-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 provides an edge in sensor tech.