Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma DP2x

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma DP2x, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and DP2x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 2 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PM2 scores versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 vs the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and DP2x.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.