Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FZ80
E-P2 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-P2
FZ80 | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | April 2010 | Fresher by 81 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FZ80
E-P2 | FZ80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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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 |