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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Updated by Olympus E-P3
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was introduced 4 years before the 1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P2 scores versus the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus 1

 E-P2 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-P2

 1 E-P2 
ReleasedNovember 2013April 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 1

 E-P2 1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 versus the 1.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and 1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and 1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P2 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography details
Olympus 1 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography features
Olympus 1 Street photography features
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography features
Olympus 1 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (410 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography factors
Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
43
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
61
good battery power (410 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P2
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Olympus 1 Vlogging details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 1
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus Stylus 1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-22 2013-11-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 51
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 11.6
DXO Low light score 505 179
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $799 $700