Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was launched 3 years after the FP7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 grades against the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 and the FP7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and FP7 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and FP7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-M10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.