Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P2

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was announced 8 months earlier than the E-P2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P1 matches up vs the E-P2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 and the E-P2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and E-P2 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and E-P2.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.