Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP7

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was released 3 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 has 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 FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL7 and the FP7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FP7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and FP7.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger E-PL7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.