Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.