Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1
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![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Updated by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic XS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
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The E-PL2 was brought out 23 months earlier than the XS1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL2 scores against the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic XS1
E-PL2 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-PL2
XS1 | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic XS1
E-PL2 | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL2 versus the XS1.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and XS1 is 85 and 97 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and XS1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $130 |