Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P2 was manufactured 5 years before the a5100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P2 scores against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony a5100
E-P2 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Olympus E-P2
a5100 | E-P2 | |||
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Released | August 2014 | April 2010 | More recent by 52 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony a5100
E-P2 | a5100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 offers external 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 Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 against the a5100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and a5100.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a5100 will render greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2014-08-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 505 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 400 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $448 |