Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus SZ-11

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.

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.

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.

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.