Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
E-P2 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-P2
SP-610UZ | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SP-610UZ
E-P2 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $799 | $299 |