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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(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
Olympus E-P7
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-P7

 E-M10 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-M10

 E-P7 E-M10 
RevealedJune 2021March 2014Newer by 88 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-P7

 E-M10 E-P7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (396g)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography details
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
67
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
87
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (396g)
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-P7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN E-P7
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