Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FP7

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic FP7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was announced 3 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly serious gap 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 FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL6 scores against the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the FP7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and FP7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and FP7.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL6 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The younger E-PL6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.