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Not quite satisfied with E-PM2

Started Aug 10, 2014 | Discussions thread
Matthew W Regular Member • Posts: 215
Re: Not quite satisfied with E-PM2

Totally understand what you're getting at. Used to have an E-M5, then I tried between an E-P5 and an E-PM2.

I really liked the E-P5 better due to the extra features (tilting LCD, 5-axis IBIS, etc), but ultimately went with the smaller E-PM2 with the 14-42 EZ pancake lens combo along with the automatic lens cap.

Ultimately, I needed a camera that I could literally take anywhere and wouldn't have an excuse to leave home and the E-PM2 fit the bill. But I still like the OMD and E-P5 better, if that makes any sense. The nice thing about the E-PM2 is that all I have to do is turn it on and it's ready to go. No worrying about taking off the lens cap, basically just leave it on Aperture mode, and being able to zoom is nice (which is why I stayed away from pancake primes). Plus it's small and light enough to fit large pocket without being much of a burden.

But, I'd just try all the other cameras you might have an interest in and either return/sell whatever you decide you don't need. It's the only way to know for sure.

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