Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF7

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The E-M10 II was released 7 months after the GF7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M10 II grades against the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides exterior dimensions 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 Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II and the GF7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and GF7 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and GF7.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M10 II provides an edge in sensor technology.