Olympus PEN E-PL2 vs Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      BrandOlympusCanon
      ModelPEN E-PL2PowerShot SX510 HS
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL1s Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL3 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      MSRP$249.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      ProcessorTruepic VDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30244608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)
      Number of Focus Points111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coatingTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.8 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range10.00 m5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Program
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO573
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.2
      DxO Overall Score55
      Video Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Dimensions114 x 72 x 42 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.65")104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)362 g (0.80 lb / 12.77 oz)349 g (0.77 lb / 12.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 5.7 x 3.9"6.2 x 5.7 x 4.2"
      Package Weight2.65 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Battery PackBLS-5NB-6LH
      Battery Life280 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Olympus PEN E-PL2 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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