Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FS7

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.