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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
85 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
61
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
62 Features
84 Overall
70

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was released 8 years prior to the E-P7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P5 matches up versus the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-P7

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-P5

          

          

            
 E-P7 E-P5 
IntroducedJune 2021October 2013Newer by 93 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-P7

          

          

            
 E-P5 E-P7 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus E-P7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 compared to the E-P7.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and E-P7 is 85 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and E-P7.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-P7 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography factors
71
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
78
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 features touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition (420 grams)
86
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography information
67
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 has no phase detect auto focus
72
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography advice
68
 features touch focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 heavier than competition (420 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
86
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
83
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging features
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no mic support
 heavier than competition (420 grams)
80
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-P7
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus PEN E-P7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-03 2021-06-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 35 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 118
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $389 $800