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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FZ70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled around the same time to the FZ70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PM2 scores against the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic FZ70

 E-PM2 FZ70 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus E-PM2

 FZ70 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ70

 E-PM2 FZ70 
LaunchedMay 2013July 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 against the FZ70.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and FZ70 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and FZ70.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography highlights
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
66
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
55
great battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
26
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (606g)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-05-21 2013-07-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 41
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 10.8
DXO Low light score 932 171
Other
Battery life 360 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $300