Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released July 2011
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL2 was revealed 5 months earlier than the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus SZ-11
E-PL2 | SZ-11 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-PL2
SZ-11 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus SZ-11
E-PL2 | SZ-11 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL2 vs the SZ-11.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and SZ-11 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and SZ-11.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 200 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $253 |