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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL3
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Released July 2021
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was launched 11 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL2 scores against the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony ZV-E10

 E-PL2 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-PL2

 ZV-E10 E-PL2 
ReleasedJuly 2021February 2011Fresher by 127 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony ZV-E10

 E-PL2 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the ZV-E10.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and ZV-E10.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
83
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
82
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (280 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
88
great battery power (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (280 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging information
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
82
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-11 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362g (0.80 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
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