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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
63

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
75
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
71
 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)
71
 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
74
 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