Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-520 was unveiled 16 months before the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-520 scores versus the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 provides exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-520 and the FP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and FP1 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and FP1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP1 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.