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The Olympus E-PL2, as well as other Olympus PEN models, share the Micro Four Thirds lens mount with Panasonic. This means that any MFT lens, or other lens via an MFT adaptor, can work on any camera. But something worth considering is that while Panasonic puts stabilization in their lenses...
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It’s been a while since I’ve seen the PEN E-PL1 and this one comes at the right time — and price — for an entry level camera following the Four Thirds plan. In keeping with the PEN format the camera is mirrorless, dispensing with the pentaprism and op...
Quality: I had great fun with this compact, manageable camera. Colour and sharpness? Excellent.I could not expand this review any further. To do so would be to add mere padding. Truth is, with the PEN E-PL2 what you see is pretty well what you get: it is...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus PEN E-PL2 updates the more budget-targeted E-PL1 model from yesteryear. When the original digital PEN arrived a couple of years ago, it captured the imagination on many photographers. It heralded a new generation of compact, high-quality, i...
Design, Build, Handling and competitive image quality...
No viewfinder may put off some and performance not up to a similar priced DSLR...
There's no denying that the E-PL2 is a welcome development over the E-PL1 and, in many ways, is the most rounded of the non-viewfinder Compact System Cameras.Starting with its looks, it's a balanced blend of retro and modern that eclipses its rivals...
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g4tv.com Updated:
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Video Review: The Olympus PEN E-PL2 digital camera makes taking high quality pictures easier than ever with its TruePic image processor, 720p video recording and creative art filters for $550. Chris Hardwick and Candace Bailey review the user friendly...
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The Olympus PEN E-PL2 is the entry-level Micro Four-Thirds SLD from Olympus. This digital camera is built around a 12 megapixels Four-Thirds sensor with a maximum ISO of 6400, 3 FPS full-resolution output and 720p HD video capability. The E-PL2 is one...
The Olympus PEN E-PL2 proves to be an interesting camera with more capabilities and sophistication than expected from an entry-level model. The Micro Four-Thirds sensor used in the E-PL2 delivers excellent results with low image noise and good sharpne...
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Back in September of 2008, Olympus and Panasonic announced the Micro Four Thirds standard. The companies promised to produce interchangeable-lens cameras that would deliver D-SLR-quality speed and images, but in smaller-than-D-SLR bodies. Panasonic's p...
Beautiful image quality, Compact body, Large image sensor, Digital accessories port and hotshoe, Dual menu system tailored toward either beginners or seasoned photographers, Silent autofocus during video recording with kit lens...
Low light performance isn't as good as cameras with APS-C-size image sensors, Proprietary USB port...
The Olympus E-PL2 is the least-expensive compact interchangeable-lens camera you can buy. And while it offers very good image quality, some same-price cameras use even larger image sensors and deliver better low-light performance...
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electronista.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus E-PL2 is a still-rare sequel to a MILC (mirrorless interchangeable lens camera). It promises to once again offer a way for relative beginners to get into serious photography as well as a possible sidearm camera for veterans. Now in its four...
Good image for the price, Sharper LCD, Better controls, Dedicated video record button, Excellent fit and finish, Popup flash, Penpal Bluetooth addon, Cheap lens options, Fun art filters...
Still no dedicated viewfinder builtin, No changes to the sensor, Not ideal in low light, Penpal not quick for big photos, "JellO" wobble in panning video.
We suspect the intended audience will be very happy with the E-PL2. Apart from its jewel-like construction and finish, it’s an amazing piece of hardware for the price and size. The image quality is good for the class, and we saw some important steps fo...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus Pen E-PL2 is a Micro Four Thirds 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 3-inch LCD display. It has a very comfortable compact design and will certainly please more advanced photographers that do...
Comfortable design, Interchangeable lenses, Good automatic mode, Very good image quality...
No optical viewfinder, Poor lowlight video quality, No external mic port, Confusing menu system...
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Features: 3-inch LCD Four color choices PenPal Wireless Support 12 oz weight MSRP: $599 Pros: Quieter lenses Improved power button placement Lighter Cons: A bit pricy for entry-level shooters Performance almost identical to E-PL1 No viewfinder Short...
Again, I'm a big fan of what Olympus has done here and if you're in the market for a mid-level portable camera with some great features, the E-PL2 is waiting for your call. Even with the caveats I mention above, the move towards micro 4/3s is exciting and...
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etechreviews.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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Olympus has made some feature and design enhancements for this camera and there the performance too has been tweaked. The result is that you get a better camera along with better photo quality and the shooting experience too has been improved as compar...
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The Olympus PEN E-PL2 is available now for around US$600 with the new 14-42mm kit lens. New accessories for the PL2 will include a PT-EP03 underwater housing for use at up to 40 meters (130 feet), Fish-eye Lens Converter (FCON-P01), Wide-angle Lens Conver...
Less flashy but more functional redesigned camera body handles like a comfortable DSLR rather than an awkward rangefinder, Comfy, textured faux-leather handgrip, Contrast detection based autofocus system functions much faster than previous models witho...
Archaic menu system is confusing and unnecessarily complicated, Live Guide II system should be easier to access and adjust, customize, Shooting tips in Live Guide II suffer from bad translation, Buttons are too small; no exterior control for ISO, ISO s...
Though I've admired Olympus' Pen-series compact system cameras in the past for their stylish designs and bounty of features, I didn't find them to be particularly enjoyable to shoot with. Until now. With the 12.3MP Olympus Pen E-PL2, the company has go...
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Olympus is putting a lot of energy into its Micro Four Thirds product line, and the PEN E-PL2 digital SLR demonstrates that the company has no plans to rest on its laurels. Even though it has stayed with the 12.3-megapixel Live CMOS image sensor that w...
Ergonomically comfortable body with textured hand grip, recessed on/off button, mode dial, and control wheel, Improved 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko MSC zoom kit lens, In-body image stabilization, HD movie (720p) controls including manual exposure and art filters. Allows zooming during capture, Accessory Port 2 for expanded functionality, Built-in wireless flash control...
No built-in external mic jack—must buy accessory port adapter, Complex menu system, Limited to AVI movie format (Motion JPEG OpenDML)...
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When it comes to dinky cameras with swappable lenses, Panasonic and Sony have outshone the Olympus PEN range in recent times – but not any more. With the E-PL2, the original Micro Four Thirds pioneer has got its swagger back. It starts with the kit...
The mightiest PEN so far: gorgeous, user friendly and a top performer...
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For those who loved the Olympus PEN E-P cameras but found the prices a little dear, the E-PL1 offered a more affordable alternative minus the frills like dedicated controls, but with the same quality sensor and a built-in flash in a smaller body.The E-...
The E-PL2 is better than the E-PL1 in every way, but is it enough to go against the competition like the Panasonic GF2 which has a touch-screen and the Sony NEX-3 which has a larger APS-C sensor? Unlike those two camera lines, the advantage the Olympus...
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The Olympus E-PL2 arrives with a newly-redesigned body and a quieter kit lens but is it worth the upgrade? By TAN KIT HOONGintech@thestar.com.my IT HAS only been less than a year since the Olympus E-PL1 was released and now the company has introduced...
Improved styling; slightly improved low-light performance; ultra-quiet autofocus with new MSC lens.
High ISO noise performance.
The E-PL2 is a more refined camera in many ways, over its predecessor - it has finally gained the retro styling that was a bit lacking in the E-PL1; the ISO performance is a little bit better than before and the kit lens is quieter and smaller. The q...
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dcresource.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus E-PL2 ($599 with lens) is a consumer-friendly interchangeable lens camera that uses the Micro Four Thirds standard. It's the successor the to E-PL1, and has a fairly modest list of improvements. They include a more ergonomic design, a larg...
Very good photo quality (though see issues below), Good value for the money, Compact, well designed body; comes in four colors, Sensorshift image stabilization, 3inch LCD display with 460,000 pixels, good outdoor visibility, and wide viewing angle, Full manual controls, with lots of white balance options, four kinds of bracketing, and tons of custom functions, RAW format supported, good editor in...
Frequent highlight clipping; colors a bit dull at default settings, Noise reduction can smudge fine details, even at base ISO (turn down the noise filter to reduce that), Redeye a problem, though it can be removed in playback mode, Poor low light focusing (this camera needs an AFassist lamp), Flash is on the weak side (though it's better than not having one), No auto photo rotation, Movie mode is...
The Olympus E-PL2 is a compact, entry-level interchangeable lens camera. It's a relatively minor upgrade to the E-PL1 that it replaces, with the larger and sharper LCD and new control wheel being the biggest changes. While not without its flaws, the E...
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The Olympus E-PL2 offers the same good image quality as the E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1. A cosmetic update keeps it fresh, but there's no need for E-PL1 users to replace their current cameras. Since 2009 the world of digital photography has been changed w...
The Olympus E-PL2 offers the same good image quality as the E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1. A cosmetic update keeps it fresh, but there's no need for E-PL1 users to replace their current cameras.
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cameragearguide.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus E-PL2 is the classic incremental upgrade that despite not actually offering any single significant improvement, still manages to be much superior to its predecessor. Olympus introduced the E-PL2 in January 2011, not quite a year after the E...
Visually appealing image quality, Compact, light & good looking exterior, Snappy operation, fast & quiet AF...
Poor command dial action, Images noisy, especially after ISO 800, Could use a few more dedicated buttons like ISO, WB...
Thanks to a number of small improvements, the Olympus E-PL2 is now a much better, and more enjoyable camera to use, than its predecessor. First and foremost, on the aesthetic front, the E-PL2 looks much better the E-PL1. The new design is more elegant...
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Launched in January 2011, the Olympus E-PL2 is the latest addition to the 'PEN' stable of mirrorless interchangable lens, or 'EVIL' (Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens) cameras. Rather than replacing the E-PL1, the new model sits above it in...
Very good image quality, Built-in Image Stabilisation, Compact, light kit zoom with quick AF, Hot Shoe and accessory port, Highly customisable.
Screen hard to see in bright conditions, Complex menu system, Mono audio mic, Disappointing sequential shooting, Movie mode still stuck at 720p Motion JPEG.
Whereas the E-P1 and E-P2 PENS were aimed at those looking for a compact DSLR alternative without the compromises of fixed lens small-sensor compacts, the E-PL1 was designed to appeal more to compact owners with photographic aspirations who didn't, wh...
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Consumer electronics companies have, from time to time, forgotten the familiar adage that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Camera maker Olympus has not, at least when it comes to their excellent PEN digital camera. The fourth iteration, the PEN E-PL2...
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The brand new Olympus E-PL2 is the second PEN camera aimed directly at the compact owner looking to upgrade to a more capable, but still portable and relatively inexpensive, camera. Key improvements over the year-old E-PL1 model include a larger LCD s...
The Olympus E-PL2 is a rather modest upgrade of the original E-PL1, with a sleeker design, better kit lens and bigger screen chief amongst the rather short list of improvements. Olympus got most things right first time round with the E-PL1 though, so...
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Review: When it comes to Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Olympus E-PL2 is a top choice. The image quality and size make it easy to use, and shooters have stunning photos that don’t require computer editing. The latest model in Olympus’ Micro Four Thirds...
Stylish body and nice size, Low-noise images, Quality upgrades for the built-in filters and scene selectors, iAuto delivers impressive results...
Nearly as expensive as a capable DSLR, No view finder, Could be underwhelming for experts, overwhelming for beginners...
The E-PL2 lives up to its predecessor’s standards as Olympus continues to improve on its PEN series...
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The fourth generation in the now legendary Digital PEN line, the E-PL2 is an updated version of the ver popular E-PL1 from last year, however it's not a replacement. The E-PL2 boasts a very similar feature set with some new additions to set this unit a...
Olympus continues to improve their Digital PEN line of EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) cameras, with the E-PL2 being the latest addition. Like when they announced the E-P2, the E-PL2 does not replace its predecessor, the E-PL1; rather...
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Micro Four Thirds cameras sit comfortably in their own little niche, both in price and performance, between high-end point-and-shoots and beginner-level digital SLRs. They boast interchangeable lenses, large sensors and retro-cool styling, so they appe...
Beautiful, highresolution 3inch LCD. Enhanced lowlight performance (ISO 6400) and shutter speed (4000). Sturdy, solid construction with a pleasing feel in the hand. Just begs for classic, fast Leica glass. Good value for the price, especially compared t...
Kit lens has a funky retractable barrel. PENPal only works on Android and Windows 7 mobiles, so iOS junkies are out of luck. Back of case is plastic, although it's hard to tell...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus E-PL2 is an update to the PEN E-PL1, released in 2009 as the company’s latest entry into the Micro Four Thirds market. The upgrades on this new model are relatively minor: a wider ISO range, some minor design changes (including a port for...
The Olympus E-PL2 is an update to the E-PL1 which was released last year. The upgrades on this new model are relatively minor: a wider ISO range, improved video shooting and some minor design changes. However, we found the E-PL1 to be a very decent pa...
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Olympus E-PL2 Preview January 2011 | Lars Rehm and Barnaby Britton The Micro Four Thirds system turned two years old last October, and a lot has happened since Panasonic debuted the DSLR-inspired, but mirrorless Lumix DMC-G1. What was then a brand new...
Good resolution and detail at base ISO, Compact camera/kit lens package, Nice screen with good resolution (460K pixels), Good build quality and handling, Generally responsive and snappy operation, Reliable metering, Good AF speed with kit lens, Decent high ISO performance and good control over noise reduction, Abundance of customization options, Some manual control in movie mode, Small and quie...
Exposure control with the rear dial not great if you change settings frequently, Inefficient movie format results in very large file sizes, No orientation sensor means having to rotate every portrait image manually, Menu system can be a little overwhelming for novice users, Slightly underpowered built-in flash (but still better than having no flash)...
The Olympus E-PL2 is very close to other E-series cameras such as the E-PL1 or E-P2 in terms of both specification and design, but it's arguably different enough to make it preferable over to in-house competitors for some users. Image quality is prett...
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camcorderinfo.com Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Olympus E-PL2 is the aptly named successor to last year's E-PL1. As a video recording device Olympus didn't make many updates to the E-PL2, and the cameras were nearly identical in our video testing. Color & Noise Color results weren't great...
In terms of video recording the Olympus E-PL2 was a disappointment. Its results in our bright light color and noise testing were subpar, its motion videos were not smooth, and the camera didn't handle very well in video mode. The bright spots for the...
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The Olympus PEN E-PL2 is the entry-level Micro Four-Thirds SLD from Olympus. This digital camera is built around a 12 megapixels Four-Thirds sensor with a maximum ISO of 6400, 3 FPS full-resolution output and 720p HD video capability. The E-PL2 is one of...
Excellent control over image noise, Good image sharpness, Impecable custom whitebalance, Good color accuracy, Controllable tonecurve, Instant video recording start and stop, Quite responsive, Extremely useful Spot Highlight metering mode, Selectable AEL m...
Frequently slow autofocus speed, Imperfect focus, Automatic AFpoint selection not so good, Unreliable AWB, Slow shottoshot speed, Disturbing AF during video recording, 1 Second blackout, Impossile to confirm focus on LCD without MFAssist, Incorrect satura...
The Olympus PEN E-PL2 is one of the smallest interchangeable lens cameras yet packs plenty of advanced features despite its entry-level design. It includes image-stabilization and a popup flash. Its accessory port lets it use an optional high-resolution E...
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The next generation of Micro Four Thirds from Olympus gives the competition a lot to live up to. We've taken the latest PEN into the lab to see what's new and what's improved in this successor to the revolutionary E-P1What's Hot: Scroll wheel, kit lens op...
In our opinion, the E-PL2 is one of the better ILCs on the market. It takes advantage of the now-wide array of lenses available for the Micro Four Thirds system while offering a compact and powerful body with the best features that Olympus has developed f...
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