Olympus Pen E-P2 (with 14-42mm lens)
For some, an elegant shooter's design and high-quality low-ISO photos may more than adequately compensate for the Olympus E-P2's sluggish performance.
Posts about the Olympus Pen E-P2 (with 14-42mm lens)
Olympus PEN E-P2 gets two limited edition kit options with retro lens cap
The Olympus PEN E-P2 already got some special silver design treatment earlier this year, but now the interchangeable lens camera will be available in two new limited edition looks.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: Striking design; excellent build quality; very good photo quality.
The Bad: Sluggish autofocus; short battery life; low-resolution LCD; lacks on-camera flash.
The Bottom Line: For some, an elegant shooter's design and high-quality low-ISO photos may more than adequately compensate for the Olympus E-P2's sluggish performance.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 262 reviews of Olympus PEN E-P2 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 126138 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 81/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
The Verdict: The Olympus Pen E-P2 serves up unique in-camera controls and an attractive, durable design, but it costs significantly more than an entry-level DSLR, lacks a built-in flash, and has autofocus issues.
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reviewboard.com
Review Summary: Ten months passed between the announcement of the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens format and Olympus unveiling its first model. For much of this time Panasonic had been selling ...
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: Review Not long after Olympus introduced it first Micro Four-Thirds camera, the PEN EP-1, a second in the digital PEN series appeared. While the PEN EP-2 is essentially the same as the PEN EP-1 [1] reviewed last year, it does have some extra features...
The Verdict: The E-P2 is a great and versatile little camera, if a touch expensive. Olympus was fast to act on the concerns raised by the release of the E-P1 and the result is a much better camera than the original digital PEN ever was. Having addressed some if not...
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best4reviews.com
Review Summary: Olympus updated its well received Pen E-P1with this, the E-P2 a Micro FourThirds model for the enthusiast snapper for those requiring the flexibility of a system camera without the bulk of a DSLR. But is it an improvement?
The Verdict: While the price of the Olympus Pen E-P2 might make some of your bank managers choke into their morning coffee when asking for the loan you might need to buy one, this otherwise modest upgrade of the E-P1 still sees significant improvements over its...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Olympus Pen E-P2 is a Micro Four Thirds-based digital camera with a 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and a knack for capturing supremely detailed images...
The Verdict: The addition of an electronic viewfinder makes the Olympus Pen E-P2 a marvellous camera for enthusiasts and professionals. It's small, has advanced controls and is capable of taking super-clear images.
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fwd.five.tv
Review Summary: The follow-up to the beautiful, but bank balance-battering E-P1, the Olympus E-P2 adds an accessories slot, which means you can add a proper viewfinder, so you don't have to frame your shots using the stunning 3-inch LCD on the back.
The Verdict: The E-P2 keeps up the Olympus tradition of churning out cameras that really are head and shoulders above the competition. Just be aware you’ll need to stump up a substantial amount for the basic camera and lens package, and that’s before you get the...
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photographymonthly.com
Review Summary: PEN E-P2
The Verdict: To enrich photographic potential, the E-P2 includes an accessory port to clip on accessories such as an electronic viewfinder and a microphone adapter. It also enlivens creative impulses through two additional Art Filters and supplements ease of use...
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dpreview.com
Review Summary: This is the second of our new 'Quick Reviews.' We will be using this format for cameras that are operationally similar and identical in terms of output to models we've already reviewed. We test to confirm the image quality is identical (noise tests and...
The Verdict: A slightly revised version of the E-P1 sees changes in all the right places. A great JPEG engine, in-body stabilization and the option to add one of the best electronic viewfinders we've seen combine to help it live up to its looks.
Price Range: $449.99 - $799.99
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General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Mirrorless system
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Enclosure ColorBlack
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Resolution12.3 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeHigh speed Live MOS
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Total Pixels13,100,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution12,300,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size13.0 x 17.3mm
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Field of View Crop Factor2
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Sensor Dust ReductionYes
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Sensor FeaturesSupersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
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Image ProcessorTruePic V
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Image StabilizerOptical (image sensor shift mechanism)
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty225
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Digital Video FormatAVI, MJPEG
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Image Recording FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
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AV InterfacesHDMI, Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 100-6400, ISO auto (200-6400)
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure Metering Zones324
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Exposure ModesProgram, Bulb, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Manual, Aperture-priority
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Shooting ProgramsNight scene with portrait, Sports mode, Anti shake, Panorama assist, Low key, High key, Documents, Children, Macro, Nature macro, Portrait mode, Landscape
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Special EffectsBlack & White Green filter, Cross Process, Diorama, Soft Focus, Monotone, Sepia, Black & White Orange filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Black & White Red filter, Grainy Film, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Pin Hole
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Tungsten light, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (warm white), Fluorescent light (cool white), Flash, 2000K - 14000K
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Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
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Min Shutter Speed60 sec
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Exposure Compensation±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps
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White Balance BracketingYes
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X-sync Speed1/180 sec
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Exposure RangeEV 0-18 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
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Type3 x x Zoom lens - 14 mm - 42 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera28 - 84 mm
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Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
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Min Focus Range9.8 in
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Max View Angle75 degrees
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Zoom AdjustmentManual
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Lens Construction8 groups / 9 elements
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Filter Size40.5 mm
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Lens System MountingMicro Four Thirds
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FeaturesAspherical lens, ED glass
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashHot-shoe clip-on flash
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Flash ModesAuto mode, Auto red-eye reduction, Slow sync red-eye reduction mode, Manual, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed3 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 12 sec
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Flash TerminalHot shoe
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Additional FeaturesDigital image rotation, Display brightness control, In-camera red-eye fix, Audio recording, PRINT Image Matching, Resizing an image, Cropping an image, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Saturation control, 720p HD movie recording, AF lock, Full-time Live View, DPOF support, Face detection, RGB primary color filter, AE lock, Histogram display, Highlight point display, Camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, Digital image stabilization (video mode), Shadow point display, Sharpness control, Contrast control, USB 2.0 compatibility
Display
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Type3 in LCD display
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Resolution230,000 pixels
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
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Connector Type1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI output
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeElectronic
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Viewfinder Color SupportColor
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Microsoft CertificationsCompatible with Windows 7
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, USB cable, Lens cap, Shoulder strap, Dust cap, Body cap, Audio / video cable
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Body MaterialMetal
Software
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SoftwareOlympus Master, Drivers & Utilities
Battery
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Supported BatteryOlympus BLS-1
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card
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Included Memory CardIntegrated
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Image StorageNormal, Basic RAW 4032 x 3024, Fine JPEG 4032 x 3024, Super-fine JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 3200 x 2400, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480
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Video CaptureAVI - 1280 x 720, AVI - 640 x 480
Dimensions & Weight
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Width4.8 in
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Depth1.4 in
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Height2.8 in
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Weight11.8 oz
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
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