Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Updated by Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The E-PL7 was introduced 5 years after the FP8 which is quite a large difference as far as 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 FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL7 scores versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FP8
E-PL7 | FP8 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-PL7
FP8 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FP8
E-PL7 | FP8 |
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 offers 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the FP8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and FP8 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and FP8.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-09-01 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $499 | $300 |