Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Efina

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled very close to the Efina and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PM2 grades versus the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has external 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 Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and Efina is 89 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and Efina.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.