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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Updated by Olympus E-P3
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus XZ-1

 E-P2 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus E-P2

 XZ-1 E-P2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus XZ-1

 E-P2 XZ-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
45
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography highlights
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography factors
43
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (300 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (275g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography information
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (275g)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus XZ-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-22 2011-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 275g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 34
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 10.4
DXO Low light score 505 117
Other
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $567