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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
Olympus SZ-11
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus SZ-11

 E-PL2 SZ-11 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-PL2

 SZ-11 E-PL2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus SZ-11

 E-PL2 SZ-11 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (280 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Olympus SZ-11
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