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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 9 months after the FX75 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores versus the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic FX75

 E-PL2 FX75 
IntroducedFebruary 2011June 2010Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus E-PL2

 FX75 E-PL2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FX75

 E-PL2 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has external 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 and the FX75.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and FX75 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and FX75.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (280 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery (280 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
supports focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-11 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 grams (0.80 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $139