Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was revealed 15 months before the GF7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 matches up versus the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has got outside 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) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 and the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and GF7 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and GF7.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-M1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.