- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-PL2.
- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Leica D-LUX 6 Review.
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-PL2 | D-LUX 6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | |
Street Price: | $1,599.99 | |
Date Available: | 2011-01-15 | 2012-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
16.8 oz
(476 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.4 oz
(296 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.7 in. (115 x 73 x 42 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.8 in. (111 x 67 x 47 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 10.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 1.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 573 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, 3:2), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2656 x 1768 (4.7 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2784 x 1568 (4.4 MP, 16:9), 2208 x 1248 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
Lens: | M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 10 groups (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses (1 Aspherical ED lens), 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 90mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 4.7 - 17.7mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.80x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) - f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF | Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2) Optional OVF in hot show (DMW-VF1) |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 250 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined) | Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Radial Defocus, Smooth Defocus |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | 0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.ORF) | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Cable Release | |
Connections (extended): | Accessory Port II, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI (Type C), Cable Release | DC Input, Mini HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.03 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.01 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.43 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.248 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.62 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.068 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | 11-area full AF lag: 0.461 | |
Startup Time: | 1.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 280 shots | 330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-5 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Changes from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy, Pin, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, 3" 460K-dot LCD, Support for SDXC cards, Top Shutter Speed now 1/4000s, Top ISO now 6400, Face Detection with new Eye Detect, 22 Scene Modes, Accessory Port 2, BLS-5 Battery. Available in black, white, silver and red. | Leica-branded Panasonic LX7. |