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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic FP1

 E-420 FP1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-420

 FP1 E-420 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2008Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FP1

 E-420 FP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-420
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-420
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
52
lighter than competition in class (426g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
9
no video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
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