Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-P2 was revealed 9 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-P2 grades versus the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic LX100 II
E-P2 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus E-P2
LX100 II | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | April 2010 | Fresher by 101 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic LX100 II
E-P2 | LX100 II | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the LX100 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and LX100 II is 86 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and LX100 II.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LX100 II to give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4736 x 3552 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1800 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 392g (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 340 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $799 | $998 |