Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 4 years after the FP2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL7 scores versus the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL7 and the FP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and FP2.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.