Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FS7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The PEN-F was unveiled 7 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PEN-F matches up against the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FS7
PEN-F | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus PEN-F
FS7 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FS7
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F features outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the FS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and FS7 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and FS7.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-27 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 139g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $160 |