Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 4 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 against the FH3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and FH3 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.