Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100
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![Olympus PEN E-PM2 front Olympus PEN E-PM2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2/Olympus-E-PM2-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6100 front Sony Alpha a6100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6100/Sony-A6100-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 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
- Released May 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
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The E-PM2 was launched 7 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony A6100
E-PM2 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Olympus E-PM2
A6100 | E-PM2 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | May 2013 | Newer by 76 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony A6100
E-PM2 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about 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") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the A6100.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and A6100.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6100 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-05-21 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 420 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $448 | $748 |