Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2
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![Olympus PEN E-PL8 front Olympus PEN E-PL8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8/Olympus-E-PL8-front.jpg)
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17 Overall
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
- Updated by Olympus E-PL9
(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
- Launched January 2010
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
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.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FP2
E-PL8 | FP2 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 82 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-PL8
FP2 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FP2
E-PL8 | FP2 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $80 |