| General | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | PEN E-PL2 | PEN E-P1 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
| Successor Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Truepic V | TruePic V |
| Max Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| 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 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Sync Manual (3 levels) | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Sync Manual (3 levels) |
| Flash Range | 10.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Program | iAUTO, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 573 | 536 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| DxO Overall Score | 55 | 55 |
| Video | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini type C | Mini type C |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional RM-UC1 | Optional RM-UC1 |
| Environmental | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) |
| Physical | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.65") | 121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 362 g (0.80 lb / 12.77 oz) | 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.9 x 5.7 x 3.9" | |
| Package Weight | 2.65 lb |
| Power and Storage | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLS-5 | BLS-1 |
| Battery Life | 280 shots | 300 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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