Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.