Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony W560
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony W560 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
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and W560 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL2 was manufactured 2 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL2 grades versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony W560
| E-PL2 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus E-PL2
| W560 | E-PL2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony W560
| E-PL2 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the W560.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and W560 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and W560.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W560 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Truepic V | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $0 | $139 |