Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus 5010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was announced 14 months later than the 5010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 grades versus the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the 5010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and 5010 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and 5010.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 5010 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.