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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-PL7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was introduced 2 years after the E-PL7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1 II scores versus the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-PL7

 E-M1 II E-PL7 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2014Newer by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 E-PL7 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-PL7

 E-M1 II E-PL7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1037k1037kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-PL7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II versus the E-PL7.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and E-PL7 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and E-PL7.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-M1 II to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (574g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
85
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-PL7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2014-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MOV, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lb) 357 gr (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 72
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1312 873
Other
Battery life 350 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,700 $499