Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(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
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic FP7
E-P1 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-P1
FP7 | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FP7
E-P1 | FP7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $182 | $227 |