Olympus E-PM2

Olympus E-PM2 is Olympus's Entry-Level Mirrorless camera first announced on May of 2013. It has a 16 MegaPixel, CMOS Four Thirds size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456.

Olympus released this camera in order to improve the earlier Olympus E-PM1 (Read Full Comparison)

The E-PM2 is positioned #75 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and all around #358 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to use our Smart camera finder to see camera rankings based on your customized criteria.

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The Olympus E-PM2 comes with a history of related cameras. Down below, you can view all earlier and new models along with main specifications.

You can look at the E-PM2 from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a selection of benefits and drawbacks of the Olympus E-PM2 based on features which are oftentimes viewed as essential in a camera.

The sensor spec in the Olympus E-PM2 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 4608 x 3456 pixels using aspect ratios of 4:3. The camera has got Image Stabilization (Sensor based). Optical stabilization is superior than digital stabilization as the latter can easily produce cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 16MP and has a native ISO range of 200 - 25600. RAW files are saved so you have more room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath displays the E-PM2's sensor size compared to other common sizes. The E-PM2 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.1 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Olympus E-PM2 weighs around 0.59 pounds (269g / 9.49 oz) and the dimensions of the camera is 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3"). The weight of normal Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329g so the Olympus E-PM2 is lighter as compared to its competitors.

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Here is a image of the Olympus E-PM2 with a soda to help you have a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will provide the button layout on the E-PM2.

The E-PM2 works with the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses currently available. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the E-PM2.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.775-300mmf/4.8-6.7 430g

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 Pro8-25mmf/4 411g

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R14-42mmf/3.5-5.6 112g

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro40-150mmf/2.8 760g

Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F1213mmf/12.0 45g

Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS14-50mmf/2.8-3.5 490g

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS12-60mmf/3.5-5.6 210g

The E-PM2 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC or Bluetooth connectivity can be used wirelessly through smartphones. You are able to transfer pictures and sometimes change camera settings with no need to connect directly with the camera.

Some apps also provide a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can be hooked up to an external screen. Virtually all cameras enable you to charge the battery with the USB socket.

The maximum video resolution in the Olympus E-PM2 is 1920 x 1080 and it can record in MPEG-4, H.264 and Motion JPEG format. 1080p resolution provides a good balance for quality versus file size but FULL HD will not give you much room to downsample. The body doesn't feature a mic or headphone jack so you get absolutely no control over your audio. It is probably a better idea to buy an alternative model should you want good audio in your video clips.

There is no weather proofing on the Olympus E-PM2 so you have to be cautious in wet or dusty situations.

The Olympus E-PM2 has a 3 inch fixed display screen having a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Additionally the display screen is touch friendly so you can easily switch focus points as well as adjust settings with your fingers.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Olympus E-PM2 are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic (optional)

Viewfinders are very handy for sunny outdoor situations which may make the camera display washed out and very difficult to view.

Olympus E-PM2 continuous shooting rate is 8.0 frames per second. The max shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Olympus E-PM2 has got external flash ability but does not have integrated flash. The max flash sync is 1/250 seconds.

Olympus E-PM2 has got only Contrast Detect AF and is missing Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & precise as compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera has Face detect which makes it helpful for portraits.

It has 35 focus points to select from. Olympus E-PM2 has touch to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to adjust where you focus. It also has Tracking AF for things that move. Olympus E-PM2 has manual focus in case it is required for low light or you need to have more precise focus control.

The battery (BLS-5) on the Olympus E-PM2 is designed to last for 360 photos with respect to the CIPA requirements which is about the same as its rivals. The general Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 has the highest possible (750) battery life for this group of cameras.

Following is a list of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
E-PM2 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
E-PM2 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
E-PM2 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
E-PM2 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
E-PM2 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following graph displays a summation of the Olympus E-PM2 for different forms of photography. To understand more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Olympus E-PM2 receives a rating of 71 which is above average, meaning that it is a good fit to use for portraits. Photographing portrait photos leans heavily to sensor size, RAW support and flexibility to use off-camera lighting.

With a brilliant points total of 79, the Olympus E-PM2 is a excellent option to buy for street photography. A very good street photography camera has a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A nice sports photography rating of 66 suggests the Olympus E-PM2 is a respectable choice for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have fantastic tracking plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is extremely crucial in buying a travel camera. On the whole, the Olympus E-PM2 gets a nice 66 for a travelling camera which makes it a respectable choice for your holidays.

If you're planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the most vital aspect is going to be image quality. The Olympus E-PM2 at it's very good grade of 74 as a landscape camera is a fine option compared to its competition.

A vlogging camera ought to posses a articulating display screen, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Olympus E-PM2 is not really appropriate for vlogging as it delivers a terrible score of 36.

If you need alternatives to the E-PM2, below is a range of the highest rated cameras which fall within the category of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line graph down below gives you a summary of the E-PM2 vs it's highest rated competitors shown previously.

Following are several cameras you might have a look at as alternative options. To read a comprehensive comparison, go to the "compare" link.