Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was brought out 6 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL8 and the FP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and FP2.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.