Olympus PEN E-P2 vs Olympus PEN E-P1 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Olympus PEN E-P2
olympus
$799
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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Compare with Olympus PEN E-P1Compare with Olympus PEN E-P3Check price on AmazonOlympus PEN E-P1
olympus
$181.5
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Olympus PEN E-P1 full specs
Compare with Olympus PEN E-P2Check price on AmazonOlympus PEN E-P2
51
72 out of 140
Tie
Olympus PEN E-P1
51
72 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Olympus PEN E-P2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 6/10
6
6
5655
Resolution
Olympus PEN E-P2: 4/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 4/10
4
4
1212
Low Light Performance
Olympus PEN E-P2: 1/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 1/10
1
1
ISO 505ISO 536
Max ISO Score
Olympus PEN E-P2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 5/10
5
5
ISO 6400ISO 6400
Dynamic Range
Olympus PEN E-P2: 7/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 7/10
7
7
10.4 EV10.4 EV
Autofocus System
Olympus PEN E-P2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Olympus PEN E-P2: 3/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 3/10
3
3
1280 x 7201280 x 720
Burst Speed
Olympus PEN E-P2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Olympus PEN E-P2: 3/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 3/10
3
3
300300
Viewfinder Quality
Olympus PEN E-P2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Olympus PEN E-P2: 10/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 10/10
10
10
355355
Lens Ecosystem
Olympus PEN E-P2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Olympus PEN E-P2: 10/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 10/10
10
10
$799$181.5
Durability
Olympus PEN E-P2: 1/10Olympus PEN E-P1: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
0
Olympus PEN E-P2
Tied Categories
14
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Olympus PEN E-P1
