Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2021
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Released September 2014
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

The E-P7 was announced 6 years later than the E-PL7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P7 scores against the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-PL7
E-P7 | E-PL7 | |||
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Released | June 2021 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 83 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus E-P7
E-PL7 | E-P7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PL7
E-P7 | E-PL7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P7 compared to the E-PL7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and E-PL7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-P7 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent E-P7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P7 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-06-09 | 2014-09-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 118 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 357 grams (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $499 |