Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL2 was manufactured 11 months before the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL2 scores against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic SZ7
E-PL2 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus E-PL2
SZ7 | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic SZ7
E-PL2 | SZ7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the SZ7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and SZ7 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and SZ7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-11 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
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, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | 220 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $199 |