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Olympus PEN E-PM1 vs Olympus PEN E-PM2 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Olympus PEN E-PM1

Olympus PEN E-PM1

olympus
$599.95

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-PM2

Olympus PEN E-PM2

olympus
$368

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-PM1
56
79 out of 140
Olympus PEN E-PM2 wins
Olympus PEN E-PM2
62
87 out of 140
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationOlympus PEN E-PM1Olympus PEN E-PM2
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range100 - 12800200 - 25600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 7/10
5
7
5272
Olympus PEN E-PM2 leads by 2 points

Resolution

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 4/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 5/10
4
5
1216
Olympus PEN E-PM2 leads by 1 point

Low Light Performance

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 2/10
1
2
ISO 499ISO 932
Olympus PEN E-PM2 leads by 1 point

Max ISO Score

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 7/10
6
7
ISO 12800ISO 25600
Olympus PEN E-PM2 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 9/10
7
9
10.3 EV12.2 EV
Olympus PEN E-PM2 leads by 2 points

Autofocus System

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 9/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 9/10
9
9
35 points35 points

Video Capabilities

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 6/10
5
6
68
Olympus PEN E-PM2 leads by 1 point

Battery Life

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 3/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 3/10
3
3
330360

Viewfinder Quality

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 10/10
10
10
265269

Lens Ecosystem

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 10/10
10
10
$599.95$368

Durability

Olympus PEN E-PM1: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PM2: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
0
Olympus PEN E-PM1
Tied Categories
8
Equal performance
Categories Won
6
Olympus PEN E-PM2