Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FP7
E-M1 III | FP7 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | January 2011 | More modern by 111 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-M1 III
FP7 | E-M1 III | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FP7
E-M1 III | FP7 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |