Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G7

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 was announced 18 months before the G7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 matches up versus the G7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 versus the G7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and G7 is 71 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and G7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-M1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.