Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was revealed 10 months prior to the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up against the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 offers physical 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) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 versus the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and SZ-30MR is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.