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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is very comparable but the R10 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The R10 was released 12 months later than the E-P7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R10 scores against the E-P7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-P7

 R10 E-P7 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2021More recent by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Canon R10

 E-P7 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-P7

 R10 E-P7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3.00"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R10 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R10 against the E-P7.

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and E-P7 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and E-P7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R10 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography advice
Olympus E-P7 Street photography advice
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (426g)
86
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
77
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography features
75
good battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (426g)
86
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (426g)
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-P7
 Canon EOS R10Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R10 Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2021-06-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 118
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $879 $800