Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP2

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FP2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the FP2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-620 grades vs the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 versus the FP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and FP2 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FP2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.