Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and 7030 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 14 months later than the 7030 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL2 scores vs the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 and the 7030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and 7030.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 7030 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.