Via Denkmuskelkontraktion.

fotopolis.pl are the first (to my knowledge) to have written a full review on the E-PL2, Olymus’ new entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera. The E-PL2 comes with a completely new body design over its predecessor the E-PL1, now looking more elegant and retro, like the higher-end models E-P1 and E-P2. It’s still got the same sensor with 12.3 megapixels, which proved to deliver very good image quality in the E-PL1. The E-PL2 gains a 3″ 460k dot display, though, and adds the rear adjustment wheel known from the E-P1 and E-P2 models, which makes it more convenient to operate.

The Olympus E-PL2. Image courtesy of Olympus.

Fotopolis are quite positive about the E-PL2, ascribing it the best image quality of all current PEN models – which was to be expected. As the E-PL2 is quite similar to the E-PL1 in overall specs, there’s not much new to say about it, really (see the E-PL2 announcement for more info). Noteworthy though is what they have to say about the new monitor: it’s inferior to the previous 230k dot models, in being less bright, less contrasty and less true in colour reproduction. Well, Olympus claimed they had a reason to stick with 230k pixels when they introduced the E-P1. And the E-P1’s monitor really is exceptionally good. Maybe they should go OLED in their next model?