Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FX700

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FX700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was announced 17 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FX700 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and FX700.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX700 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.