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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Announced May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was brought out 4 years after the G7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M1 III G7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020May 2015More modern by 58 months

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

 G7 E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 III G7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III against the G7.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and G7 is 67 and 71 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and G7.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 III to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
79
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
71
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic G7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 49
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form 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
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $1,800 $800