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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic G7

 E-M1 II G7 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2015More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 G7 E-M1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G7

 E-M1 II G7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than average in class (574g)
great ISO range (25,600)
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Sports photography highlights
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (350 per charge)
55
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
weather proof
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (350 shots)
71
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery life (350 shots)
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G7 Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than average in class (574g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 gr (1.27 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $1,700 $800