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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
64

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was launched 4 years later than the G7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M5 III scores against the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic G7

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G7 
AnnouncedOctober 2019May 2015Fresher by 54 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G7

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G7 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III versus the G7.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and G7 is 80 and 71 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and G7.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M5 III to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
77
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
72
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
83
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
72
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
Panasonic G7 Sports photography features
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery (310 shots)
55
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography information
Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
77
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery (310 shots)
71
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
77
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 terrible battery (310 shots)
67
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging factors
Panasonic G7 Vlogging factors
84
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic support
72
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G7
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-17 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 310 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,199 $800