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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was released 6 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PEN-F grades against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FP1

 PEN-F FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FP1 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP1

 PEN-F FP1 

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PEN-F vs the FP1.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and FP1 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and FP1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus PEN-F
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
75
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (330 shots)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (330 per charge)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-27 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,000 $153