Olympus PEN E-P2 vs Canon PowerShot A480

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      BrandOlympusCanon
      ModelPEN E-P2PowerShot A480
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-P1
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-P3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 1,600
      Photo Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      ProcessorTruePic V
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30243648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4802816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Bit Depth12-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Lamp, 1 custom preset, Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K)Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points115
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range37 - 122 mm
      Optical Zoom3.3x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution230k dot115k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional VF-2)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesiAUTO, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, SceneAuto, Program AE (P), AE Lock, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in ½ stop increments), Special Scene
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      DxO Low Light ISO505
      DxO Color Depth21.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Physical Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Dimensions121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42")92 x 62 x 31 mm (3.62 x 2.44 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Battery PackBLS-12 x AA
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
      Other Olympus PEN E-P2 Canon PowerShot A480
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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