Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 9 years after the FP7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 III grades against the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III has external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III against the FP7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and FP7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FP7.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.