Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FP1
E-P2 | FP1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-P2
FP1 | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FP1
E-P2 | FP1 | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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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 |