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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-330
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FP1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-300 was manufactured 6 years prior to the FP1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-300 scores vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic FP1

 E-300 FP1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-300

 FP1 E-300 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2005More modern by 60 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kSharper display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FP1

 E-300 FP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-300 compared to the FP1.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and FP1 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and FP1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-300 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (8MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
51
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (151g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (151g)
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus E-300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called EVOLT E-300 -
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2005-01-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 134 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $800 $153