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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Successor is Olympus E-3
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FP7, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was revealed 8 years before the FP7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-1 scores vs the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic FP7

 E-1 FP7 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-1

 FP7 E-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2003Fresher by 86 months
Screen sizing3.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution230k134kClearer screen (+96k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FP7

 E-1 FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-1 compared to the FP7.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and FP7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and FP7.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FP7 will result in extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (735g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
weather sealing
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
9
no video
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2003-11-29 2011-01-05
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 134k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 grams (1.62 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,700 $227