Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and GF1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was launched 11 years after the GF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P7 scores vs the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 has external measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P7 compared to the GF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and GF1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-P7 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.