Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades against the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.