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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was released 3 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL7 scores versus the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FH2

 E-PL7 FH2 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus E-PL7

 FH2 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH2

 E-PL7 FH2 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 provides physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the FH2.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and FH2 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and FH2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
85
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
72
good battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (270 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $149