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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus 7030

 E-PL2 7030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus E-PL2

 7030 E-PL2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus 7030

 E-PL2 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (280 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (280 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (280 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.80 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $179