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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FP7

 E-M1 III FP7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 111 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FP7 E-M1 III 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP7

 E-M1 III FP7 
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
63
great battery (240 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
41
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (240 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-02-11 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 11
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,800 $227