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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced June 2021
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was introduced 9 years after the G5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P7 grades versus the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 E-P7 G5 
RevealedJune 2021July 2012Newer by 109 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-P7

		

		

			
 G5 E-P7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 E-P7 G5 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P7 against the G5.
Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and G5 is 86 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and G5.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-P7 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer E-P7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
77
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
86
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
66
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average (396 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
73
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
51
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography details
Panasonic G5 Travel photography details
87
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
66
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (396g)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
65
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
80
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lack of mic support
62
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than average (396g)
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G5
 Olympus PEN E-P7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-09 2012-07-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
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, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 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, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 360 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $800 $699