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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and FP7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 1 was launched 2 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 scores vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FP7

 1 FP7 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus 1

 FP7 1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP7

 1 FP7 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 and the FP7.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and FP7 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and FP7.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern 1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
61
great battery (410 per charge)
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (240 shots)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-25 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $227