Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P2

On this page, we are comparing the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was revealed 13 months before the E-P2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R-D1x scores vs the E-P2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and Olympus PEN E-P2. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has got outside measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the E-P2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and E-P2 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and E-P2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P2 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.