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Aimed at entry-level photographers and photography enthusiasts, compact system cameras (CSC) are currently the biggest area of growth in the digital camera market. Smaller and lighter than a DSLR, these interchangeable-lens cameras appeal to people upgrad...
With the Olympus Pen E-PL2s simple styling, ease of use and competitive price, it will appeal to entry-level photographers who dont want to dip their toes into the seemingly murky waters of buying and using a DSLR. The addition of a range of customisabl...
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macworld.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 02:17:59
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The E-PL2 is Olympus’ fourth Micro Four Thirds system digital Pen camera to take design inspiration from the 1960s film camera series of the same name. And, like its three predecessors since 2009 in the E-P1, E-P2 and direct forebear the E-PL1, it has...
Bigger screen than the E-PL1 predecessor; smaller than a DSLR but with a similar array of options; six Art Filter digital effects raise this one above the pack...
Modest revamp of the existing E-PL1; addition of the fiddly Live Wheel scroll wheel control at the rear feels like a step backwards...
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techradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:18:01
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Olympus Pen E-PL2: OverviewOlympus's Pen range of Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras seems to have captured the imagination of more photographers than its Four Thirds system ever did. The main reason for this is likely to be that the Micro Four T...
Easy to use, Fun Art filters, Good chroma noise control, AF fast for a contrast detection system...
No viewfinder built-in, Highest quality JPEG option buried in menu, Only 11 large AF points...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 02:18:13
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The Olympus E-PL2 is the latest addition to the PEN line-up, swooping in to replace the E-PL1. Having said that, though, the E-PL2 offers subtle improvements and updates that keep this model at the forefront of compact system cameras, rather than a bol...
A well-specced camera with plenty of options to get creative with. It’s ideal for family outings, travel and events where portability and quality are key Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alt...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:18:36
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In Auto mode, the Olympus E-PL2 has the same simplified 'TV style' interface as seen in the E-PL1. It's a good idea, which allows users to change settings and the overall appearance of their photos without needing any technical knowledge.But we just ca...
Nice build and finish, comfortable and pleasant to handle, Simplified user interface, General responsiveness: startup, saving photos, autofocus etc, Picture quality up to 800 ISO or even 1600 ISO, Incredibly compact zoom lens supplied...
Only one setting can be adjusted at once in Auto mode!, Video mode lags behind current standards (mono sound, format, definition), Interminable and sometimes unclear menus, From 3200 ISO, Sony's NEX cameras do much better, What happened to the 100 ISO setting?...
The Olympus E-PL2 is a very good update of the E-PL1. It's better built and has a few nice, if predictable, new features (click-round wheel, screen, image processing etc.). As it stands, in early 2011, this is clearly the most attractive Pen camera on...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:18:38
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The Olympus E-PL2 is the latest camera to be join Olympus' PEN range, offering an incredibly compact design, stunning build quality and great photographs. You can also switch lenses, letting you get up close to the action, whatever you're photographing...
We love the styling and quality of the Olympus E-PL2. It's a lot more compact than most cameras with interchangeable lenses, and it looks great. The metal casing is robust and tactile, and feels a lot more expensive than it actually is. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with a new kit lens as standard. Offering a 14-42mm focal length, you'll be able to shoot pretty much anything close up without having to...
Video quality isn't quite as good as you'll find on some of the Olympus E-PL2's rivals. Sound is only recorded in mono – unless you invest in an external microphone – and video is shot in Motion JPEG rather than AVCHD.
Despite that, the Olympus E-PL2 is a fantastic little camera. Photo quality isn't far off that of DSLRs, yet the packaging is a lot more compact and easy to carry round with you. The Olympus E-PL2 is well worth a look if you're in the market for a prem...
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electricpig.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 02:18:56
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The latest model in the vintage-flavoured PEN range, the Olympus E-PL2 is one of the most compact interchangeable lens cameras you can buy. So how does this 12.3MP snapper compare to recently launched rivals such as the Sony NEX-5 and Panasonic GF2...
Superb build quality. New kit lens. Sharp screen. Userfriendly features. Good picture quality.
Video not up to rivals' standards. Touchtofocus would have been welcome.
While we don’t think the Olympus E-PL2 is quite up to the all-round standards of the Sony NEX-5 or Panasonic GF2, it’s definitely our favourite PEN camera so far, and a great premium snapper in its own right. If Olympus continues on this path, its next...
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When the original Olympus PEN E-P1 came out in 2009 it arguably marked the start of a revolution. Its mirrorless design meant that it was far smaller than a DSLR, yet its relatively large sensor meant it took considerably better quality images than com...
The E-PL2 is a great camera. It's a huge amount of fun, is highly usable, and I'm a big fan of its retro design. It's also an enormously capable performer - simple enough that beginners will be able to pick it up and use it, while offering enough powe...
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With the promise of 'fuss free' photography for those wanting to take higher quality pictures than their current compact allows, the 12.3 effective megapixel E-PL2 is Olympus' fourth Micro Four Thirds compact system Digital Pen camera. It arrives in the w...
Large, quality 3in screen, Great image quality, In-body image stabilisation, Improved, silent kit lens, Inbuilt art filters...
No instant access video, Slightly fiddly handling, Image quality not quite as good as DSLR, Not quite as slim as competition...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2011-09-23 02:19:18
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Instead if you're still itching to spend your money, you may want to trade in your older 14-42mm kit lens for the new MSC version - you'll get most of the benefits of the E-PL2 without having to spend too much money.
Improved styling; slightly improved lowlight performance; ultraquiet autofocus with new MSC lens...
High ISO noise performance.
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T3.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:19:28
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Since 2008 we have witnessed a steady trickle of digital cameras that have removed the internal mirror mechanism of a SLR to bring lens and sensor closer together and enable physically smaller camera bodies. These cameras have been referred to as ‘h...
Smaller than a DSLR but with plenty of creative options including six Art Filters that prove almost a match for a starter DSLR proper...
riced as high as a starter DSLR; lots of available extras that cost, well, extra, fiddly Live Wheel scroll wheel...
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Product Code: N4287892 The recently announced 12.3Mp Olympus PEN E-PL2 digital camera is extremely promising. We had the opportunity to briefly play around with the PEN E-PL2, and think it's likely to be one of the best interchangeable lens cameras a...
The Olympus PEN E-PL2 Micro FourThirds camera contains plenty of improvements over the Olympus PEN E-PL1, including much smoother video capture and better autofocus performance. We look forward to giving it a thorough workout once it's released. Elias...
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Tweet The Olympus E-PL2 replaces, or rather modifies, the Olympus E-PL1, Olympus’ Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera. As an “update” it doesn’t rewrite the book, it doesn’t usher in a new round of features or a new design, but it does make a few tweaks t...
Compact, good build quality, Art Filters are fun, simple controls, some great quality results, growing number of accessories in the Micro Four Thirds arena...
Not much of a change over the E-PL1, some intermittent shadow noise at low ISOs...
The Olympus E-PL2 offers a compact and attractive system camera with the potential to expand with a range of existing accessories. Baring some minor gripes about video capture and shadow noise, it is a fun camera and light enough to port around just ab...
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This 12.3 megapixel camera is the latest in the Olympus micro four thirds range of small interchangeable lens units. The kit lens is an improved version of the 14–42 with faster focus and a smoother zoom. The versatile accessory port takes an external...
Image quality is very good, particularly in RAW with the files converted in Olympus Master 2, available as a free download from olympus.com.au The new kit lens has fixed one of the criticisms of the original micro four thirds lens which was said to be slo...
There is a lot of plastic, which accounts for the low mass, and the silver model that we had for testing looks plasticky. However all the parts seem rigid enough even though the aesthetics are not appealing.
The Olympus micro four thirds cameras are ideal for anyone who wants decent image quality in a smallish body. And that the lenses are interchangeable is a bonus. For owners of OM lenses there is the option of an adapter that works well, but focusing...
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Announced in early January, the E-PL2 is a fourth-generation model in Olympus's PEN family of compact interchangeable lens cameras. Featuring the same 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Sensor as the E-PL1, the new model has a redesigned user interface and larger...
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evogadget.com Updated:
2013-04-21 00:50:24
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Famous and loved Olympus comes this year with a new point-and-shoot device, known as E-PL2. With a long tradition of producing from good to very good gadgets, we expect this new one to deliver, especially since we have already read numerous reviews statin...
In conclusion, the Olympus E-PL2 camera is sure to offer very nice photos and videos, but it doesn't perform that well when it comes to speed...
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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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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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Build and Ergonomics The E-PL2 is available in silver, black and red. Its body made of aluminium and plastic and is more solidly built than Olympus's digicams (but not in the same league as Fujifilm's X100). The front panel resembles the E-PL1, although t...
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Now on its 4th PEN, Olympus displayed evolution on this new M43rds model. The Olympus PEN E-PL2 is their most recent release which is by naming convention is a successor to their E-PL1 which proved successful at launch. As a user of the Olympus PEN E-PL1...
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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-PL2...
New control wheel makes manual control easier, Larger LCD with higher resolution, Good ISO performance, Fast and accurate autofocus...
Interface menu could be more userfriendly...
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 PE...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-24 12:19:59
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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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