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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FP1

 E-P2 FP1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-P2

 FP1 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FP1

 E-P2 FP1 
LaunchedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
43
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P2
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-04-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $799 $153