Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FP7
PEN-F | FP7 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | January 2011 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus PEN-F
FP7 | PEN-F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FP7
PEN-F | FP7 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and FP7 is 84 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |