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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

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  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3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).

Photography Glossary

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

 E-P5 E-P7 

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
68
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
73
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
87
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