Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 and the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and ZS20 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.