Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus E-PL2

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus E-PL2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 3 years before the E-PL2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 grades against the E-PL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the E-PL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and E-PL2 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and E-PL2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.