Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus PEN-F
E-P2 | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-P2
PEN-F | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | April 2010 | More modern by 70 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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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 |