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E-PM1 vs E-PM2

Started Dec 16, 2014 | Questions thread
rolleiman Contributing Member • Posts: 837
Re: E-PM1 vs E-PM2

Tony8232 wrote:

crcostel wrote:

I see I can get a refurb E-PM1 w/ standard zoom lens for $150 shipped, about half what a new E-PM2 would cost. Is the PM1 a good deal? Would I be disappointed in picture quality at 8x10 size?

Thanks!

(Sorry for double post but I wasn't sure where this belonged)

I have both cameras and I upgraded from the Canon SX130. The E-PM1 is big improvement over the Canon. The EPM2 has better high ISO than the EPM1 and more resolution. Some of the advantages of the EPM2 are 1/8 second anti shock setting, touch screen, one more programmable button and a direct delete button. I find the touch screen very useful. These improvements all add up to a nicer and easier to use camera. The price difference is justified. It also has the same IQ of the top Olympus models. If you are going to keep the camera for a while spend the extra money or wait for a used one. Cameta Camera used to carry numerous refurbished Olympus products. They have their own warranty program.

The EPM1 has 1/8 sec anti shock also. It can be set up to use the video button as a direct delete.

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