Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-P2
- Updated by Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic FP2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P3 was introduced 20 months later than the FP2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-P3 scores against the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FP2
E-P3 | FP2 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-P3
FP2 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FP2
E-P3 | FP2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 and the FP2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and FP2.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP2 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-P3 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $80 |