Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FP7

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FP7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 11 months after the FP7 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PM1 matches up against the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 against the FP7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and FP7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and FP7.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.