Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 22 months before the EX2F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and EX2F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and EX2F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.