Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FX700

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was launched 2 months earlier than the FX700 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL1 scores vs the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 has physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1 and the FX700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and FX700 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and FX700.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.