Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 3 years after the FP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PM2 scores versus the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 and the FP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and FP1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.