Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PM2 scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and FZ28.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.