Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P2 was manufactured within a month of the FX75 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P2 matches up versus the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FX75
E-P2 | FX75 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus E-P2
FX75 | E-P2 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FX75
E-P2 | FX75 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 comes with 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) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the FX75.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and FX75 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and FX75.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $799 | $139 |