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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P3
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax ist DL2

 E-P2 ist DL2 
LaunchedApril 2010January 2006More recent by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus E-P2

 ist DL2 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax ist DL2

 E-P2 ist DL2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P2
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (565g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
43
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors (565g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus PEN E-P2Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Pentax ist DL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-04-22 2006-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 65
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 11.1
DXO Low light rating 505 639
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 -