Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G7

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 II was brought out 3 months earlier than the G7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II provides external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II vs the G7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and G7 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and G7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.