Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was released 3 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PM2 grades vs the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 and the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.