Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP2

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.