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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was brought out 5 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PEN-F grades against the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FP7

 PEN-F FP7 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FP7 PEN-F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP7

 PEN-F FP7 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F features physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the PEN-F vs the FP7.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and FP7 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and FP7.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer PEN-F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography details
Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
75
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (330 shots)
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic socket
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-27 2011-01-05
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options 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 reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,000 $227