Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic LF1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 3 years before the LF1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 and the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and LF1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and LF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.