Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The E-M10 II was released 5 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 II grades vs the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic FP2
E-M10 II | FP2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 69 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-M10 II
FP2 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FP2
E-M10 II | FP2 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II has physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II versus the FP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and FP2 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FP2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M10 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-08-25 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $499 | $80 |