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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FH7

 E-PL7 FH7 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-PL7

 FH7 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH7

 E-PL7 FH7 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
85
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-01 2011-09-07
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $149