Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL2 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic SZ8
E-PL2 | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus E-PL2
SZ8 | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic SZ8
E-PL2 | SZ8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL2 versus the SZ8.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and SZ8 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and SZ8.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $275 |