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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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)
  • 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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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

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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The E-P2 was unveiled 6 months before the E-PL1s and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 E-P2 E-PL1s 
Screen sizing3"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 
IntroducedApril 2010November 2010Same age
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
40
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
44
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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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography features
43
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (290 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography factors
60
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
55
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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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging information
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus 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