Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GX1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P5 was brought out about the same time to the GX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P5 scores against the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GX7
E-P5 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-P5
GX7 | E-P5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX7
E-P5 | GX7 | |||
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Announced | October 2013 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 has outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 versus the GX7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and GX7.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 420 gr (0.93 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 350 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $389 | $1,000 |