Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP7

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 2 years after the FP7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P5 scores against the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 against the FP7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and FP7 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and FP7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The fresher E-P5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.