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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Released April 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-15, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SZ-15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was released 4 years prior to the SZ-15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 matches up vs the SZ-15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus SZ-15

 E-P2 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus E-P2

 SZ-15 E-P2 
ReleasedJune 2013April 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-15

 E-P2 SZ-15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 offers outside 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 SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 against the SZ-15.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and SZ-15 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-15 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
43
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (250g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SZ-15
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus SZ-15
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $799 $200