Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1
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![Olympus PEN E-PM2 front Olympus PEN E-PM2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2/Olympus-E-PM2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1/Panasonic-LF1-front.jpg)
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55 Overall
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched November 2013
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
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The E-PM2 was released 6 months before the LF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM2 scores versus the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic LF1
E-PM2 | LF1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus E-PM2
LF1 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic LF1
E-PM2 | LF1 | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 versus the LF1.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and LF1 is 89 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and LF1.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 250 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $448 | $500 |