Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100
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![Olympus PEN E-P2 front Olympus PEN E-P2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P2/Olympus-E-P2-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100/Sony-QX100-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 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
- Launched April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.
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The E-P2 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony QX100
E-P2 | QX100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus E-P2
QX100 | E-P2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony QX100
E-P2 | QX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 against the QX100.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 size comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and QX100 is 86 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and QX100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $799 | $268 |