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Olympus PEN E-PM2 : Specifications and Opinions

Olympus PEN E-PM2

The Olympus PEN E-PM2 is a mirrorless camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 16.1 megapixels manufactured from 2012 to 2014 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 25600 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 8 FPS. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 529 €;

4 users have given it an average vote of 8.3 out of 10

Sensor
Format	4/3, 17.4 x 13 mm (image ratio 4:3, crop factor 2.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	16.1 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.77 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 25600
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/4000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P, Scena
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Micro 4/3 (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	35
Continuos shooting	8 FPS
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 30 FPS
WiFi	No
GPS	No
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	No
Focus Stacking	No
Startrail/Composite mode	No
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0", 440 x 330 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Battery	Li-Ion
Weather sealing	No
Weight	269 g
Dimensions	110 x 64 x 34 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Tzeol

sent on April 09, 2019

Pros: Very Small and very light: to be clear: I also have a Nikon j2 and as dimensions and weight we are practically equal. Despite This you never have the feeling of holding a toy, but still a real camera! Excellent sensor, capable of churing out JPEG already "ready to use"; AF module much, but much improved than the previous EPM1 (pure from me possessed in the past).

Cons: In Truth no one. The lack of an electronic viewfinder I do not consider a "against", is part of the philosophy of "miniaturisation" of the machine. For those who have big hands maybe it is too small to hold and use...

Opinion: Sensor in my opinion great. It is Not "the last One" (to April 9, 2019 in which I write) but still remains decidedly current for overall performance. The leap in quality compared to the old 12 mpx of my previous EP2, EP3, EPM1 is substantial and obvious from the low ISO. Effective Stabilization. I agree with what already expressed in the previous comments, but I add that this machine marries very well with the smaller lenses of the M4/3 system, I think the 17 1.8, 25 1.8, 45 1.8.... They seem to have been studied and produced for this machine. No kidding: The excellent 45 1.8 that I own, for example, on the EP3 was too minute, and overall made it visually unpleasant the coupled (on a EP3 or EP5 I see better optics more "important", a 12-40 2.8, for example, which, conversely, would be out of the EPM2). All Metal, pulled out of the pocket looks like you have a little gem in your hand....

Gulliver.74

sent on November 02, 2015

Pros: Quality of the sensor; Simplicity settings; power controller;

Cons: Handle uncomfortable; No dials Quick Control; Exposure controls unusable mode MANUAL;

Opinion: Mirrorless really compact; machine body of quality; with the right focus gives pictures of absolute value; postponed to September, however, as it can not be placed either between the mirrorless beginner nor prosumer.rnConsiderato between the camera body and the kindness of the sensor, the manufacturer would have to be more daring with a better grip and entering manual control dials, but for what is the band OM, I forgot :-)

Aleziggio

sent on February 12, 2014

Pros: Image quality, same sensor of the EM5 in an even smaller body, slightly bigger than a compact one

Cons: Red too saturated with low light in car mode, lack of iso100. Olympus no longer supports remote PC control (tethering) on ??new models

Opinion: I went, like many, to the micro four-thirds after having a bigger camera that has broken through my neck every time I took it with me. Now I bring a camera kit and 3-4 lenses in a small handbag and always with much less than 2kg of stuff. I put portability first, having opted for the E-PM1 first, then replaced with the E-PM2, which are the most compact of the Olympus PEN line. The E-PM2 shares the sensor with the E-M5, so image quality is guaranteed. Why should one buy the E-PM2 instead of the EM5? The EM5 has all the physical controls and therefore it is more immediate, while the E-PM2 has a few buttons to do everything by navigating the menu, which in my opinion is well organized so it is still fast enough to use in manual. The E-PM2 is smaller and lighter, it is also cheaper, so those who do not want to spend the money for an EM5 can find in it a valid alternative without sacrificescare for the photographic quality. You can easily use a light tripod, another big advantage when, for example, for a trip by plane you can bring all the kit + tripod in hand baggage along with all the belongings, without having to bring a second suitcase or without having to load larger suitcases.rnA performance level at high iso I can say that the noise is perfectly manageable up to ISO 1000 and acceptable up to 1600, after which you need multiscatti or heavy postproduction for the reduction of the same. Compared to the E-PM1, Olympus was able to reduce noise despite the sensor's resolution from 12MP to 16MP, resulting in a reduction in the single pixel area. In my opinion they would have obtained exceptional results while maintaining the 12MP but evidently the reasons for the marketing and the need to standardize the sensors between the different models prevailed. rnGood general color rendering, just pay attention to the exaggerated saturation of red in some situations on the jpeg produced by the machine.rnThe touch screen is also quite useful in some situations, such as the selection of the area to be enlarged to calibrate the focus with manual lenses or in the case of astrophotography.rnFrom last, you do not understand why Olympus has finished the support of the Studio 2 software, with which you could control the camera by cable pc (tethering). For those who do astrophotography is a comfortable thing not to say necessary but the new models do not provide the PC mode, so even owners of a copy of Studio 2 can not use it for the tethering of new models.

Preben Elkjaer

sent on September 11, 2013

Pros: Same sensor OMD 5: good dynamic range, good performance at high ISO (1600 usable, 3200 with a little 'attention); excellent recovery of the shadows at low ISO, the good JPEG, RAW processed (it takes the latest editions of LR and PS); contrast AF very fast and precise, good touch-screen, good stabilizer; discrete zoom kit (14-42, equivalent to a 28-84 on FF); supplied flash; ability to enable the format 3/2, weight and portability of a compact with the quality, however, un'APS-C; default menus (scenes) easy to use and understand.

Cons: The operating against typical of a compact, albeit quality: ergonomics and speed of use in manual or semiautomatic. Zoom in a little kit 'protruding.

Opinion: E 'in effect a compact with a sensor and quality of an SLR. The sensor, a four-third from 16 MP, is the same as the OMD 5, and, while being a fraction of the APS-C, has an image quality absolutely comparable if not superior: excellent dynamic range and excellent yield at high ISO (1600 usable, 3200 with a little 'attention); absolutely amazing recovery shadows at low ISO. Very good JPEGs baked directly from the machine: it is of course possible to shoot in RAW with all the benefits of the event (watch out though, if you use Adobe products, to have the latest version of LR or PS). The AF, in contrast, is surprisingly fast and you can focus directly with the touch screen, touching on the monitor case in point: the shot is virtually instantaneous. Very good stabilization, that is, according to the philosophy Olympus, on the sensor. Decent zoom generalist (equivalent to a 28-84 on FF), not very bright but sharp enough: with fixed lenses you may haveobviously better. If you are using with the "Scene", the menu is practical and intuitive. More complex instead use it in Manual or semi-automatic: a Reflex in this field wins hands down. Very comfortable to use it in size 3/2, disabling the 4/3. Well the flash, provided, that can be applied on the slide where you can enter, for those who wish, the viewfinder elettronico.rnIn conclusion: if you want a compact with the image quality of an SLR, to be worn effortlessly on occasions not challenging (parties, sightseeing) and without the hassle having to drag backpack and everything else, this is the camera for you. Then combined to pancakes, lies in a shirt pocket. rn rn

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