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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 2 years after the FH7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL6 grades vs the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic FH7

 E-PL6 FH7 
AnnouncedAugust 2014September 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-PL6

 FH7 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FH7

 E-PL6 FH7 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 vs the FH7.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and FH7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer E-PL6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
85
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-01 2011-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $149