Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM2 scores versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 provides exterior 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.