FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus E-P2

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus E-P2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 3 months later than the E-P2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR scores vs the E-P2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus E-P2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the E-P2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and E-P2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and E-P2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The F300EXR comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.