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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic FP7

 E-M10 FP7 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-M10

 FP7 E-M10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP7

 E-M10 FP7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (396 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
67
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (396 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (396 grams)
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-18 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 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(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $227