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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic FS7

 E-P1 FS7 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus E-P1

 FS7 E-P1 

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FS7

 E-P1 FS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P1
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
43
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-01-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $182 $160