Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony a3500
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony a3500 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
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Replaced the Sony A3000
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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL2 was announced 4 years before the a3500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL2 grades versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony a3500
| E-PL2 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Olympus E-PL2
| a3500 | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony a3500
| E-PL2 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 provides external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the a3500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and a3500 is 85 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and a3500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a3500 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2014-03-21 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Truepic V | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 362 gr (0.80 pounds) | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 470 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $398 |
