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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was introduced 9 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X scores against the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FP2

 E-M1X FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2010More recent by 111 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FP2 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP2

 E-M1X FP2 

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X and the FP2.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FP2 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FP2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (870 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-01-24 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k 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 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $2,999 $80