Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was revealed 4 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL7 scores versus the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 against the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and FX700 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and FX700.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.