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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Updated by 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was released 2 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1 grades versus the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 E-M1 FP7 
RevealedOctober 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 FP7 E-M1 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 E-M1 FP7 
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 and the FP7.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and FP7 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and FP7.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger E-M1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
71
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Street photography details
Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition (497g)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect AF
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competition (497g)
 weather sealing
 includes touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 not so great battery power (350 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
63
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 supports touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
73
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 not so great battery power (350 shots)
41
 very good size screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
36
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone port
 lighter than competition (497g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
29
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-10-28 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, 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    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $799 $227