Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Renewed by Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Announced July 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was unveiled 15 months prior to the SP-810 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P2 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
E-P2 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-P2
SP-810 UZ | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
E-P2 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 vs the SP-810 UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and SP-810 UZ is 86 and 78 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and SP-810 UZ.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lb) | 413g (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $799 | $280 |