Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL2 was introduced 20 months after the 6010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL2 matches up against the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus 6010
E-PL2 | 6010 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus E-PL2
6010 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus 6010
E-PL2 | 6010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 against the 6010.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and 6010 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and 6010.
All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL2 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2009-07-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $0 |