Olympus PEN E-PM1 vs Olympus PEN E-PL2

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelPEN E-PM1PEN E-PL2
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL1s
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      ProcessorTruePic VITruepic V
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30244032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4803200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusSingle-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)
      Number of Focus Points3511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coatingHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range10.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Program
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      DxO Low Light ISO499573
      DxO Color Depth21.021.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.310.2
      DxO Overall Score5255
      Video Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Mini type C
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1 Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34")114 x 72 x 42 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)362 g (0.80 lb / 12.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"7.9 x 5.7 x 3.9"
      Package Weight2.65 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Battery PackBLS-5BLS-5
      Battery Life330 shots280 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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