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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was brought out very close to the FP7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL1s grades against the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FP7

 E-PL1s FP7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FP7 E-PL1s 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP7

 E-PL1s FP7 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the FP7.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and FP7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and FP7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery (240 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery power (290 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-11-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $227