Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FS15

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FS15, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL2 was brought out 2 years after the FS15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 and the FS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and FS15 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and FS15.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer E-PL2 should have an edge in sensor tech.