Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 5 months earlier than the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7010 matches up versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7010 compared to the FP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and FP2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.