Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL2 was revealed 9 months before the E-PM1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 scores versus the E-PM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-PM1
| E-PL2 | E-PM1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-PL2
| E-PM1 | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus E-PM1
| E-PL2 | E-PM1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 against the E-PM1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and E-PM1 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and E-PM1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2011-11-23 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Truepic V | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 362g (0.80 pounds) | 265g (0.58 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 55 | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 573 | 499 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $499 |