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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FH3

 E-PL7 FH3 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus E-PL7

 FH3 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH3

 E-PL7 FH3 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
85
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-01 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $160