Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-P2 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-P2
XZ-2 iHS | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | April 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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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 |