Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FS12

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FS12, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 5 years after the FS12 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL7 grades vs the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 versus the FS12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and FS12 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and FS12.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.