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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic GX7
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GX7

 E-P5 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-P5

 GX7 E-P5 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX7

 E-P5 GX7 
AnnouncedOctober 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P5
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
82
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
68
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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