Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78 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
- Introduced September 2014
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX78, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL7 was launched 3 years after the FX78 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL7 scores vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FX78
E-PL7 | FX78 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 44 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-PL7
FX78 | E-PL7 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX78
E-PL7 | FX78 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with outside dimensions 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 FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 versus the FX78.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FX78 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and FX78.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-01 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $210 |