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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P2 grades versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic GX7

 E-P2 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-P2

 GX7 E-P2 
IntroducedNovember 2013April 2010More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GX7

 E-P2 GX7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 and the GX7.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and GX7.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX7 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
43
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-04-22 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 12.2
DXO Low light score 505 718
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $799 $1,000