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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
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 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and FP2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was unveiled 3 years after the FP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 matches up against the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FP2

 1 FP2 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus 1

 FP2 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP2

 1 FP2 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions 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 1 vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 vs the FP2.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and FP2 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and FP2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
61
great battery (410 per charge)
includes touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $80