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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was announced 11 months after the FP2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FP2

 E-PL1s FP2 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2010Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FP2 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP2

 E-PL1s FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the FP2.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and FP2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP2 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (290 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
56
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (290 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-11-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $80