Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FP2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 4 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades against the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 features outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the FP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and FP2 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and FP2.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.