Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FS7

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.