Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
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86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
45
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL2
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In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up against the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-PL1s
| E-P2 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-P2
| E-PL1s | E-P2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus E-PL1s
| E-P2 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2010 |  | November 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer 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) and the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 against the E-PL1s.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and E-PL1s.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Olympus E-P2 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Olympus E-P2 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography features
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (290 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography factors
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
low battery (290 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Olympus E-P2 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging information
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
Photography Glossary
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-04-22 | 2010-11-16 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic V | Truepic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 334g (0.74 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 290 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $799 | $599 |