Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched May 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Superseded the Olympus SH-1
- Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was brought out 5 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL1 grades versus the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus SH-2
E-PL1 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-PL1
SH-2 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | May 2010 | More modern by 58 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SH-2
E-PL1 | SH-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has got external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1 versus the SH-2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and SH-2 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and SH-2.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-2 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-05-17 | 2015-03-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $288 | $399 |