Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was released 23 months later than the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PM2 scores versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 features outside 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 and the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and RZ10.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.