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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 20 months after the GF7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GF7

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GF7 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2015Newer by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 GF7 E-M1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GF7

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GF7 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II versus the GF7.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and GF7 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and GF7.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
75
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
65
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
78
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (574g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
80
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery life (350 per charge)
51
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
72
 lighter than competition (574g)
 weather proof
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
70
 includes touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 bad battery pack (230 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography information
76
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 2 card slots
 terrible battery life (350 per charge)
69
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic support
 lighter than competition (574 grams)
33
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2015-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574 gr (1.27 pounds) 266 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,700 $308