Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was introduced 4 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P2 matches up versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 offers exterior 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 Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 compared to the ist DL2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and ist DL2 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-P2 will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-P2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.