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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 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
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-P7 versus Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and GF2 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was introduced 10 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P7 scores versus the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-P7 GF2 
IntroducedJune 2021February 2011More recent by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-P7

 GF2 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic GF2

 E-P7 GF2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P7 against the GF2.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and GF2.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-P7 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-P7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography information
Panasonic GF2 Street photography information
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
87
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus PEN E-P7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life 360 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $330