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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 14 months prior to the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic FZ150

 E-PL2 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus E-PL2

 FZ150 E-PL2 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FZ150

 E-PL2 FZ150 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with outer 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 Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 against the FZ150.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and FZ150 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and FZ150.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (280 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (280 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
good battery power (410 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (280 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-11 2012-04-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 gr (0.80 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 40
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 10.9
DXO Low light score 573 132
Other
Battery life 280 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $499