Olympus E-P2 vs Sony S2000

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 and Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and S2000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was launched 4 months later than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P2 grades against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 provides external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 against the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P2 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.