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Olympus PEN E-PM2 vs Olympus PEN E-PM1
Olympus PEN E-PM2
Camera summary
The Olympus PEN E-PM2, made by Olympus, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on May 21, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus PEN E-PM1, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus PEN E-PM1
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 35 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included BLS-5 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus PEN E-PM1
Camera summary
The Olympus PEN E-PM1, made by Olympus, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Nov. 23, 2011.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.8 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus PEN E-PM2, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus PEN E-PM2
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 35 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: AVCHD, Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 330 shots per charge with the included BLS-5 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 35 | 35 |
Connectivity |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.7 | 21.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 12.2 | 10.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 932.0 | 499.0 |
| DXO overall score | 72.0 | 52.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | May 21, 2013 | Nov. 23, 2011 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $368.00 | $599.95 |
| model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Predecessor model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
| Successor model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
Lense |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | 2× |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 | 128 |
Other features |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 8.0 fps | 6.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Battery life | 360 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | BLS-5 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm | 110 x 64 x 34mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 269 grs | 265 grs |
Screen |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 460 | 460 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 12 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |