Nikon S5200 vs Olympus E-PL2

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus E-PL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The S5200 was announced 24 months later than the E-PL2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5200 scores vs the E-PL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5200 and the E-PL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and E-PL2 is 95 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and E-PL2.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5200 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S5200 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S5200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.