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
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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.
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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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and FP2 is 82 and 95 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |