Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP7

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was introduced 18 months before the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-620 matches up vs the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 vs the FP7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and FP7 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FP7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.