Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FP7
E-PL1s | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FP7 | E-PL1s | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP7
E-PL1s | FP7 | |||
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Launched | November 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and FP7 is 86 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |