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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FX75
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FX75

 E-P2 FX75 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus E-P2

 FX75 E-P2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FX75

 E-P2 FX75 
IntroducedApril 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
43
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
has focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging info
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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
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