Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Introduced 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 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FS15
E-P2 | FS15 | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus E-P2
FS15 | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FS15
E-P2 | FS15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 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 | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $799 | $180 |