Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-1
- Renewed by Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-3 was brought out 22 months prior to the FP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-3 matches up against the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic FP2
E-3 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-3
FP2 | E-3 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2008 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FP2
E-3 | FP2 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-3 compared to the FP2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and FP2 is 56 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and FP2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $670 | $80 |