Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic G7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was brought out 17 months after the G7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the G7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and G7 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and G7.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus E-M1 II to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.