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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 9 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PM2 matches up against the ZV-E10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony ZV-E10

 E-PM2 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-PM2

 ZV-E10 E-PM2 
LaunchedJuly 2021May 2013More recent by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony ZV-E10

 E-PM2 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has physical 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) and the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 against the ZV-E10.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and ZV-E10 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and ZV-E10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
82
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography features
66
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
88
great battery life (440 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-05-21 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 343 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $699