Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-410
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-420 was brought out 18 months before the FP1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-420 grades versus the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic FP1
E-420 | FP1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-420
FP1 | E-420 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | June 2008 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FP1
E-420 | FP1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-420 and the FP1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and FP1 is 77 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and FP1.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2008-06-23 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $999 | $153 |