Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FX48, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was released 15 months after the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P2 scores versus the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 has external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 compared to the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and FX48.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger E-P2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.