Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was released 7 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-P2 grades versus the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 features outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 versus the FZ80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FZ80 is 86 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and FZ80.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.