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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was released 14 months prior to the G7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 scores versus the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic G7

 E-M10 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus E-M10

 G7 E-M10 
ReleasedMay 2015March 2014Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G7

 E-M10 G7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 against the G7.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and G7 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and G7.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older E-M10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
71
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography info
Panasonic G7 Sports photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
67
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
72
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-18 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 9.30 m
Flash modes 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) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
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 (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $800