Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FP7

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FP7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was launched 5 years after the FP7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 II scores vs the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II and the FP7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and FP7 is 68 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and FP7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.