Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL5

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P2 matches up against the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider 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-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 versus the E-PL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and E-PL5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-PL5 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.