Electronic viewfinder. Image stabilisation for third-party lenses. Full manual control in movie mode. It's now black
Looks identical to E-P1 (except it's black). Specifications too similar to E-P1. Cannot use viewfinder and flash at the same time
Sharing a host of similarities to the E-P1, the E-P2 just doesn't have that wow-factor anymore. But if you can forgive it for this, you will find that it's a great Micro Four Thirds camera....
Excellent clarity, no noticeable chromatic aberration, excellent for macros, useful Art and scene modes, very good low-light performance
Electronic viewfinder has different colour temperature to LCD screen, no built-in flash, mode dial can be difficult to change
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...
Abstract: Olympus is hoping the improvements provided in the new Pen E-P2 will attract new buyers to its MFT System. However, there have been few major changes since the Pen E-P1. A stylish black finish differentiates the new model from its predecessor. The AF s...
The Olympus twins are wonderful cameras. We took our E-P1 to the tennis and used it with an old lens, attached with an official adaptor, and it gave good results without being ostentatious. The E-P2 is just that little bit better. Ad Feedback Top 10...
Abstract: The E-P1 is already an excellent little camera, delivering outstanding DSLR image quality from a compact body and with interchangeable lenses..
Published: 2009-12-21, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
High-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) offers large view of shot; interesting new Art Filters; classic black color camera body; accessory port for other peripherals.
Too similar to the E-P1; EVF saps battery fast; still no onboard flash; focusing can be faster.
Excellent Image Quality, Classy looks, Easy to operate, Excellent Art modes
No on-camera flash
The one function that blew the bejezzus out of me are the camera's art modes that contains options like high-contrast black and white, vignetting, soft focus, diorama, etc. All of these modes are simple enough to achieve in Photoshop, but considering...
So the real question is whether the E-P2 is a worthy upgrade to the E-P1 — in a word, no. Unless you absolutely must have an electronic viewfinder, the E-P2 is not a major enough upgrade over the E-P1 that you should run out and replace your current...
Those who ride on vintage Vespas have a new retro-chic camera with DSLR chops to long for. The included electronic viewfinder is the icing on the cake....
Abstract: No more wild speculation, or waiting for the actual confirmation. Olympus has just unveiled its second Micro Four Thirds camera, aptly dubbed as the Olympus PEN E-P2. Of course, with an update to its Micro Four Thirds lineup, we'll also be expecting so...