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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was released 5 years earlier than the G7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-5 scores vs the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic G7

 E-5 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus E-5

 G7 E-5 
LaunchedMay 2015February 2011More modern by 52 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic G7

 E-5 G7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 against the G7.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and G7 is 58 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and G7.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G7 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography details
Panasonic G7 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography information
Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
56
weather proofing
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
Panasonic G7 Vlogging details
64
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
comes with mic jack
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic G7
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-03 2015-05-19
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,700 $800