Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was announced 15 months before the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P2 grades vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 vs the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.