Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FS12

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FS12, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 23 months later than the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL2 grades vs the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 features 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 versus the FS12.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and FS12 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer E-PL2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.