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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Successor is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 E-P2 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-P2

 FZ80 E-P2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2010Fresher by 81 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FZ80

 E-P2 FZ80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
58
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
43
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (20mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (616g)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-22 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $799 $399