Olympus E-P2 vs Sony S2100

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was introduced 4 months later than the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P2 scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 and the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and S2100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P2 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.