Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony TX100V

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 2 years after the TX100V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 grades vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outside measurements 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 TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 against the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and TX100V.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-PM2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.