Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the SP-610UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P2 matches up against the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 offers outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 and the SP-610UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-610UZ will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.