Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2021

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 was revealed 8 years earlier than the E-P7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 matches up vs the E-P7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-P7
E-M10 | E-P7 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-M10
E-P7 | E-M10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 88 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-P7
E-M10 | E-P7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-P7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 versus the E-P7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and E-P7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and E-P7.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-P7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN E-P7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-03-18 | 2021-06-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 118 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 8.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lb) | 337 gr (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $600 | $800 |