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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
Panasonic FP2
(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
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was revealed 18 months before the FP2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-420 matches up vs the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic FP2

 E-420 FP2 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-420

 FP2 E-420 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2008Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FP2

 E-420 FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-420 vs the FP2.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and FP2 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and FP2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-420 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP2 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-420 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $999 $80