Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Released March 2014
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 was announced 3 years after the E-PL2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 matches up vs the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-PL2
E-M10 | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | February 2011 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-M10
E-PL2 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL2
E-M10 | E-PL2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 compared to the E-PL2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and E-PL2 is 82 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and E-PL2.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-03-18 | 2011-02-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) | 362 grams (0.80 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 10.2 |
DXO Low light score | 884 | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 280 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $0 |