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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was introduced 4 years after the GF7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X grades against the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GF7

 E-M1X GF7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2015Newer by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GF7 E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GF7

 E-M1X GF7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the GF7.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and GF7 is 54 and 90 respectively.

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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and GF7.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
has phase detect AF
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
68
better than average battery life (870 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (997 grams)
70
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
heavier than competition (997g)
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-01-24 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,999 $308