Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic G7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was revealed 19 months before the G7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P5 scores vs the G7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 vs the G7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and G7 is 85 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and G7.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-P5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.