Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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 April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FS7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

The E-P2 was brought out 16 months after the FS7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P2 grades vs the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FS7
E-P2 | FS7 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus E-P2
FS7 | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FS7
E-P2 | FS7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 and the FS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and FS7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and FS7.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P2 will provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher E-P2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 139g (0.31 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $799 | $160 |