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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic FP2

 E-PL6 FP2 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-PL6

 FP2 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FP2

 E-PL6 FP2 

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
85
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (151g)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-08-01 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $80