Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony WX80
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony WX80 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
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL2 was released 23 months prior to the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL2 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony WX80
| E-PL2 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus E-PL2
| WX80 | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony WX80
| E-PL2 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 features physical dimensions 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the WX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and WX80 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and WX80.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX80 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic V | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 grams (0.80 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $276 |