Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL2 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 scores against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax RZ10
E-PL2 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-PL2
RZ10 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax RZ10
E-PL2 | RZ10 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has outer 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 Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL2 against the RZ10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and RZ10 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and RZ10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax RZ10 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.80 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 178 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $200 |