Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FS7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was announced 7 months after the FS7 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P1 matches up against the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 provides external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 and the FS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and FS7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and FS7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P1 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher E-P1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.