E-M10, E-PM2 and OMD5 sensors

Tony Tomlin wrote:

Did some reading on shutter shock and realise that I had an E-PL2 and an E-PL5 and was never aware of any problem. However, I confess that if I had any blurred shots I would have blamed myself.

I didn't want to be negative but just wanted to give you a heads up on some issues with the e-pm2. Like I said I have taken a lot of pictures that I am very happy with... I just feel like I have to work harder at it than I do with my ep-5 and my keeper rate is much lower.  Here are a few things I have found:

1. Some people claim the low ISO performance of the e-pm2 is the best of all the M43 cameras because that is what DXO said.  Two explanation... sample variation or the 2 axis stabilization generates less heat.  In any case it is possible to get as good a picture with the e-pm2 as with any other M43 camera including the EM-1 or EM-5.

2. Compared to your em-10 the IBIS is dodgy on the e-pm2.  I have the best luck with stabilized Panasonic lenses with the menus set up to "Len IS priority".  For Oly lenses I leave it on unless I use a tripod in which case I turn it off.  Unlike your EM-10 where you can leave IBIS on on a tripod I have noticed the epm-2 with IBIS on a tripod is trouble. Don't expect the same performance as the IBIS on your em-10... it is not even close.

3. The Shutter shock issue has  life of it's own on these forums and the e-pm2 is a prime offender if it does exist, and in my experience it does.  Some lenses are worse than others and 1/4 second anti-shock helps a bit but still not 100% and the delay can be a problem.  Keeping shutter speed above 1/320 is your best bet.

Some people complain about lack of buttons and menu diving but there are a few buttons you can "map" for how you use the camera and you should be able to get by fine.

The camera is small and light... I usually use the Pana 12-32 pancake zoom or the 20mm 1.7 and it makes for a great light weight combination that can be fit in a large pocket and used without drawing attention.

Have fun and enjoy.