Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax RZ10
E-PM2 | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-PM2
RZ10 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax RZ10
E-PM2 | RZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 178 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $448 | $200 |