Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.