Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was launched 9 months prior to the XZ-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P2 scores versus the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and XZ-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and XZ-1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind in sensor tech.