Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1
89 Imaging
52 Features
63 Overall
56
![Olympus PEN E-PM2 front Olympus PEN E-PM2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2/Olympus-E-PM2-front.jpg)
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80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.
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The E-PM2 was announced 10 years before the ZV-E1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony ZV-E1
E-PM2 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Olympus E-PM2
ZV-E1 | E-PM2 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | May 2013 | More recent by 119 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony ZV-E1
E-PM2 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has outer 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) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 vs the ZV-E1.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and ZV-E1 is 89 and 80 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and ZV-E1.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-05-21 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 195 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 483g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 570 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $448 | $2,198 |