Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PM2 scores versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 versus the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and S2100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.