Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was introduced 4 months after the FP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has got outer 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 FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the FP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FP1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and FP1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P2 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.