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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(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
Olympus E-PL7
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-PL7

 E-P7 E-PL7 
ReleasedJune 2021September 2014Fresher by 83 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus E-P7

 E-PL7 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PL7

 E-P7 E-PL7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P7
Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography features
87
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
85
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PL7
 Olympus PEN E-P7Olympus PEN E-PL7
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