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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was announced 12 months later than the E-PL7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up against the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-PL7

 E-M10 II E-PL7 
IntroducedAugust 2015September 2014Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-PL7 E-M10 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL7

 E-M10 II E-PL7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II vs the E-PL7.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and E-PL7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and E-PL7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M10 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography information
73
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
85
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2014-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 357 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 842 873
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $499