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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F 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
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
  • New Model is Olympus E-P3
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and PEN-F (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was launched 6 years before the PEN-F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P2 scores vs the PEN-F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-P2 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-P2

 PEN-F E-P2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016April 2010More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus PEN-F

 E-P2 PEN-F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has 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 PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 vs the PEN-F.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and PEN-F.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus PEN-F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography details
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
75
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
Travel photography with Olympus PEN-F
43
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
75
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus PEN-F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-04-22 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 12.4
DXO Low light rating 505 894
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $799 $1,000