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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Successor is Olympus E-P3
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 E-P2 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-P2

 XZ-2 iHS E-P2 
LaunchedDecember 2012April 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 E-P2 XZ-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and XZ-2 iHS is 86 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P2 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-P2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P2
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography factors
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
43
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging information
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 346 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 11.3
DXO Low light score 505 216
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $799 $450