Olympus E-PL2 Review Discussion

[Jerry Jackson]

Since 2009 the world of digital photography has been changed with the introduction of pocket-sized cameras that use interchangeable lenses like those used on DSLRs, but don't have the bulky viewfinders. The Olympus E-P1 was one of the first of this new breed and offered a high-quality image sensor and the ability to use premium lenses for less than $1000. Many of these "compact interchangeable lens" cameras hit the market in the months that followed. The new Olympus E-PL2 is the latest member of this camera family that promises to deliver DSLR image quality in a compact camera for an affordable price.

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[Andy Stanton]

Compared to the E-PL1 the AF speed is much faster, especially without prefocusing (.41 seconds for the E-PL2 and .84 seconds for the E-PL1). It looks to me that, overall, the E-PL2 is a significantly better camera than the E-PL1.

[danjamz]

ART: The aforementioned art filters, are accessed via a menu from this position (Pop art, Soft focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy film, Pin hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone)

I was under the impression that both E-PL models have only 6 art filters, with Cross Process a notable exception on both models. Could you please clarify?