Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Announced April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Updated by Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was launched 15 months before the SZ-11 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P2 scores vs the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus SZ-11
E-P2 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-P2
SZ-11 | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | April 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-11
E-P2 | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the SZ-11.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and SZ-11 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and SZ-11.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-11 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-07-27 |
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 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 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 images | 200 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $253 |