Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FH3
E-PL7 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus E-PL7
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH3
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |