Olympus PEN E-P2
Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Olympus PEN E-P2 is also often compared to boutiques, pro digicams and entry-level DSLRs. The Olympus PEN E-P2's top rivals come from Olympus (such as the PEN E-PL2 and the PEN E-P3) and Sony (such as the Alpha NEX-5 and the NEX C3)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus PEN E-P2 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 614k dots), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and lacks a built in panoramas.

Olympus PEN E-PL2 1 year newer $485 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL2 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL2 (vs the PEN E-P2) None found common strengths of the PEN E-PL2 and PEN E-P2 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Inexpensive: $484.99 vs $479.95 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the PEN E-PL2 vs the PEN E-P2
Sony Alpha NEX-5 6 months newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Lower noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 505 ISO Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the PEN E-P2) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the NEX-5 and PEN E-P2 Inexpensive: $569.00 vs $479.95
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Olympus PEN E-P3 1 year newer $849 - $900 17mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-P3 (vs the PEN E-P2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Significant disadvantages of the E-P3 (vs the PEN E-P2) None found common strengths of the E-P3 and PEN E-P2 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the PEN E-P2
Olympus PEN E-P1 4 months older $194 (body only) $389 17mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-P1 (vs the PEN E-P2) None found Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-P1 (vs the PEN E-P2) None found common strengths of the PEN E-P1 and PEN E-P2 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Inexpensive: $194.49 vs $479.95 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the PEN E-P1 vs the PEN E-P2
Olympus PEN E-PM1 1 year newer $500 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-PM1 (vs the PEN E-P2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Can create panoramas in-camera Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the E-PM1 (vs the PEN E-P2) None found common strengths of the E-PM1 and PEN E-P2 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $479.95 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the PEN E-PM1 vs the PEN E-P2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 1 year newer $376 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the PEN E-P2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the PEN E-P2) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and PEN E-P2 Inexpensive: $375.99 vs $479.95 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus PEN E-P2 compared to boutique competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), is significantly smaller (mid size 121x70x36 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is thinner (1.4" vs 2.1") and has interchangeable lenses.

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (56.0 vs 73.0), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and has slightly less color depth (21.5 bits vs 22.9 bits).

Fujifilm FinePix X100 10 months newer $1,199	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the PEN E-P2) Significantly better image quality: 73.0 vs 56.0 Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,001 ISO vs 505 ISO Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much larger: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Built-in lens only No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the X100 and PEN E-P2 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Canon PowerShot G1X 2 years newer $799 - $800	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the PEN E-P2) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the PEN E-P2) Much larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Much thicker: 2.6" vs 1.4" Built-in lens only common strengths of the G1X and PEN E-P2 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift Inexpensive: $799.00 vs $479.95
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Leica X1 similar age $2,242	Significant advantages of the X1 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Built-in flash Significant disadvantages of the X1 (vs the PEN E-P2) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Built-in lens only No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the X1 and PEN E-P2 Very small: Compact 124x60x32 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Very thin: 1.3" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Leica X1 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus PEN E-P2 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm), is much less noisy at high ISO (505 ISO vs 161 ISO), has significantly better image quality (56.0 vs 41.0), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8") and has much more color depth (21.5 bits vs 19.6 bits).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in flash, has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 614k dots), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.4 EV vs 11.1 EV), has worse image stabilization (sensor shift vs lens) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Fujifilm Finepix X10 1 year newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps More dynamic range: 11.3 EV vs 10.4 EV Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 505 ISO Worse color depth: 20.5 bits vs 21.5 bits common strengths of the X10 and PEN E-P2 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Relatively low noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 505 ISO Supports RAW
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Canon PowerShot G12 10 months newer $390 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Has a flip-out screen Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 161 ISO vs 505 ISO Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.5 bits common strengths of the G12 and PEN E-P2 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.5 bits Support external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 8 months newer $350	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Has boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 132 ISO vs 505 ISO Worse color depth: 19.6 bits vs 21.5 bits common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and PEN E-P2 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Supports RAW Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Olympus XZ-1 1 year newer $499 - $500	Significant advantages of the XZ-1 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the XZ-1 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 117 ISO vs 505 ISO Worse color depth: 18.8 bits vs 21.5 bits common strengths of the XZ-1 and PEN E-P2 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Supports RAW Fairly small: Mid size 110x64x42 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm
	Compare the XZ-1 vs the PEN E-P2
Canon PowerShot G11 similar age $672	Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Has a flip-out screen More dynamic range: 11.1 EV vs 10.4 EV Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 169 ISO vs 505 ISO Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.5 bits common strengths of the G11 and PEN E-P2 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.5 bits Support external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G11 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Leica D-LUX 4 1 year older	Significant advantages of the D-LUX 4 (vs the PEN E-P2) Built-in flash Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the D-LUX 4 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12.2 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the D-LUX 4 and PEN E-P2 Large sensors: 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Supports RAW Fairly small: Compact 109x56x27 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm
	Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus PEN E-P2 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is much smaller (mid size 121x70x36 mm vs prosumer size 129x98x62 mm), has a built-in focus motor and is slightly less expensive ($479.95 vs $2,775.01).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (505 ISO vs 784 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (56.0 vs 63.0), has slightly less color depth (21.5 bits vs 22.1 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.4 EV vs 11.3 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon Rebel T2i 3 months newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the PEN E-P2) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.5 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 505 ISO Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the PEN E-P2) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.4" common strengths of the T2i and PEN E-P2 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Olympus E-620 8 months older	Significant advantages of the E-620 (vs the PEN E-P2) Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Has a flip-out screen Built-in flash Significant disadvantages of the E-620 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger: Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm common strengths of the E-620 and PEN E-P2 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Very small: Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.4"
	Compare the E-620 vs the PEN E-P2
Nikon D3100 9 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 505 ISO Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.5 bits Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the PEN E-P2) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.4" common strengths of the D3100 and PEN E-P2 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Olympus PEN E-P2
Olympus E-450 7 months older	Significant advantages of the E-450 (vs the PEN E-P2) Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Built-in flash Significant disadvantages of the E-450 (vs the PEN E-P2) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps common strengths of the E-450 and PEN E-P2 Very small: Standard size 130x91x53 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Very thin: 2.1" vs 1.4" Light weight: 426 g vs 355 g
	Compare the E-450 vs the PEN E-P2
Canon Rebel T1i 7 months older $465 - $629 (body only) $549 - $570 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the PEN E-P2) Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the PEN E-P2) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.4" common strengths of the T1i and PEN E-P2 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 121x70x36 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs the Olympus PEN E-P2