Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL5 was launched 3 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL5 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-PL5 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-PL5
XZ-2 iHS | E-PL5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-PL5 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | December 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 features external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL5 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and XZ-2 iHS is 88 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 346 grams (0.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $450 |