Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL9 was released 6 years after the S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL9 grades versus the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic S2
E-PL9 | S2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2012 | More modern by 75 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus E-PL9
S2 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic S2
E-PL9 | S2 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 has external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the S2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and S2 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and S2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-02-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 112g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 280 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $109 |