Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony TX10

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was announced 22 months later than the TX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 grades versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with 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 TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and TX10.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM2 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern E-PM2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.