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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF6
  • Updated by Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was launched 16 months prior to the GF7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-P5 grades against the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GF7

 E-P5 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-P5

 GF7 E-P5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015October 2013Newer by 16 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF7

 E-P5 GF7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 versus the GF7.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and GF7.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-P5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography information
Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
68
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (420g)
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-10-03 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $389 $308