Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS12

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FS12, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-P2 was brought out 13 months after the FS12 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P2 grades versus the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 provides physical dimensions 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 FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 against the FS12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and FS12 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and FS12.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P2 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger E-P2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.