Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH7

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was revealed 2 years after the FH7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 grades against the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 and the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and FH7 is 71 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher E-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.