Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 16 months later than the FS15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-P2 scores versus the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account 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") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 vs the FS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and FS15 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and FS15.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P2 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-P2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.