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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 3 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PM2 grades versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic FP2

 E-PM2 FP2 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus E-PM2

 FP2 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FP2

 E-PM2 FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the FP2.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FP2 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and FP2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
66
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-05-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery 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 One One
Launch pricing $448 $80