Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FX75

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FX75, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was unveiled 10 months before the FX75 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up vs the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 offers external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P1 vs the FX75.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and FX75 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and FX75.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FX75 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind in sensor technology.