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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX48, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was announced 5 years after the FX48 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FX48

 E-PL7 FX48 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-PL7

 FX48 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX48

 E-PL7 FX48 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 vs the FX48.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and FX48.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-PL7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
85
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-01 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $325