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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2022
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Let's look closer at the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic G7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was released 6 years after the G7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the OM System OM-1 matches up against the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic G7

 OM System OM-1 G7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022May 2015More modern by 83 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the OM System OM-1

 G7 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G7

 OM System OM-1 G7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 offers physical measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-1 against the G7.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and G7 is 65 and 71 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-1 and G7.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the OM System OM-1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography features
Panasonic G7 Street photography features
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (520 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
78
good battery pack (520 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
71
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (520 shots)
two card slots
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with OM System OM-1
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
72
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G7
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-02-15 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 49
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $2,199 $800