Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FP8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FP8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 2 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the FP8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FP8 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and FP8.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer E-PM1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.