Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic ZS10, 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 ZS10 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PM2 scores versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with outer measurements 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 and the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and ZS10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and ZS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.