Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP1

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was released 14 months later than the FP1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 and the FP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and FP1 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and FP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The younger E-PL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.