Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL2 was launched around the same time to the VG-110 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL2 grades against the VG-110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus VG-110
E-PL2 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-PL2
VG-110 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus VG-110
E-PL2 | VG-110 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | February 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 features 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) and the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the VG-110.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and VG-110 is 85 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and VG-110.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL2 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 pounds) | 105g (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 170 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $150 |