Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
(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
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL2 was announced 14 months after the FP2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL2 scores vs the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic FP2
E-PL2 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-PL2
FP2 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FP2
E-PL2 | FP2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outer dimensions 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 FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 versus the FP2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and FP2 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and FP2.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PL2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 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 | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $80 |