Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FP1
PEN-F | FP1 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP1
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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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 |