Olympus PEN E-PM1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      BrandOlympusSony
      ModelPEN E-PM1Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PM2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      MSRP$750
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      ProcessorTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30245472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4805472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, Fine
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points3525
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length10.1 - 37.4 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coatingXtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.00 m ISO Auto W
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      DxO Low Light ISO499483
      DxO Color Depth21.022.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.312.4
      DxO Overall Score5267
      Video Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Type D Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34")102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"6.15 x 5.15 x 2.75"
      Package Weight1.165 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Battery PackBLS-5NP-BX1
      Battery Life330 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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