Olympus E-PL2


E-PL2
at a glance
4032 x 3024



3.0" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC

BLS-5 Li-ion

Olympus E-PL2 review summary


camera date	Jan 11
pixels / class	13.1M	SLR-like digital camera

overall rating		17 reviews
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Olympus E-PL2 specifications

lens / zoom	Micro Four Thirds mount
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	multi-pattern, center weighted, spot; highlight control, shadow control
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 8 presets, color temp. adjustment in 8 steps, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / 60s - 1/4000s, 60
exposure	+/-3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
flash / mode	hot-shoe, built-in - 5 modes / guide no. 10 @ iso 200
viewfinder	live lcd screen
iso ratings	100 - 6400 in 1 EV or 1/3 EV steps
image size	4032x3024, 3200x2400, 2560x1920, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
image format	raw / jpeg (exif 2.2)
image compr.
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 12s, 2s
video options	avi, with sound - 1280x720, 640x480 (30fps)
audio options	pcm, stereo
connectivity	usb 2.0 HS; video (NTSC / PAL), HDMI
storage	SD, SDHC
platform
extra features	imager size 17.3mm x 13.0mm face detection histogram display dust reduction system sensor shift image stabilizer live view PictBridge compliant


Olympus E-PL2 links








Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
20Apr11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at digitalkamera (de)
16Apr11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at PhotoReview
10Mar11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at Imaging-resource
03Mar11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at TrustedReviews
28Feb11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at CameraLabs
23Feb11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at DCResource
16Feb11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at Steves-digicams
12Feb11	Olympus E-PL2 in-depth review at dpreview
26Jan11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at PhotographyBLOG
25Jan11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at ePHOTOzine
18Jan11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at Quesabesde (de)
07Jan11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at DigitalCameraInfo

Introductions, previews and other reviews
28Mar11	Olympus E-PL2 field notes at DIgitalOutbackPhoto
29Mar11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 review at Focus-Numérique (fr)
14Mar11	Olympus PEN E-PL2 vs. XZ-1 at dkamera (de)
24Jan11	Olympus E-PL2 at the Visual Science Lab/Kirk Tuck
09Jan11	Olympus E-PL2 hands-on at AmateurPhotographer

News, guides, hints & tips
12Jan11	Olympus E-PL2 press summary

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Olympus SLR Talk Forum
	dpreview.com Olympus Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Olympus Forum
	steves-digicams.com Olympus Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Olympus E-PL2 announcement clippings

The lightweight, compact E-PL2 is a landmark in user-friendly and beautiful camera design. With a series of intelligent enhancements, it sets another new benchmark for rival system cameras to live up to and even improves on the legendary usability of the multiple award-winning Olympus PEN E-PL1. Like its predecessor, the E-PL2 comes with the excellent integrated Live Guide that teaches beginners step-by-step how to capture great shots – and this user-friendly feature is now available in HD Movie mode, too.

The new Live Wheel on the back makes it easier to navigate menus and pick out the right feature or mode, while the larger 3” LCD with 460,000 dot resolution is ideal for framing and reviewing shots. Another worry-free feature is the new SDXC card format that provides the flexibility of a ‘future-proof' medium with huge storage potential – for high-capacity image files like High Definition movies.