Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PM2 was announced 3 years after the FP3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 scores versus the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic FP3
E-PM2 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 42 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-PM2
FP3 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FP3
E-PM2 | FP3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 against the FP3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and FP3 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and FP3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 speed | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
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 rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $448 | $182 |