Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-15

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.