Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010
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![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Released February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 5010
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
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.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus 5010
E-PL2 | 5010 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-PL2
5010 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus 5010
E-PL2 | 5010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and 5010 is 85 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 5010 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-11 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 7cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $150 |