Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 3 years after the FH7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 and the FH7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FH7 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and FH7.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-PL7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.