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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
  • Introduced June 2021
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was introduced 9 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P7 grades against the E-PM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-PM1

 E-P7 E-PM1 
LaunchedJune 2021November 2011More recent by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-P7

 E-PM1 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PM1

 E-P7 E-PM1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P7 provides external measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P7 versus the E-PM1.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and E-PM1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
86
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
87
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
45
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus PEN E-P7Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 360 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $499