Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FS15

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 5 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 offers external 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) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the FS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FS15 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and FS15.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.