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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was released 4 years before the FZ2500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 E-PM2 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus E-PM2

 FZ2500 E-PM2 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2013Newer by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ2500

 E-PM2 FZ2500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 against the FZ2500.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and FZ2500 is 89 and 53 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and FZ2500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography features
66
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography advice
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
66
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-05-21 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 915 grams (2.02 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 932 538
Other
Battery life 360 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $448 $998