Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FX75

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and FX75 is 86 and 94 respectively.

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.