Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the GF7 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 scores against the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 vs the GF7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and GF7 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and GF7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.