Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was launched 17 months prior to the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P1 grades vs the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 vs the FP7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and FP7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and FP7.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.