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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was manufactured 4 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-PL7

 E-M1X E-PL7 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2014More recent by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-PL7 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-PL7

 E-M1X E-PL7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1037k1037kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X provides outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X against the E-PL7.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and E-PL7 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and E-PL7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography information
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (870 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography features
68
good battery power (870 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
85
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-PL7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-01-24 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 357g (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 870 shots 350 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,999 $499