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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FX48

 E-P2 FX48 
LaunchedApril 2010January 2009Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-P2

 FX48 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FX48

 E-P2 FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
27
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
43
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-22 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $799 $325