Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GX1

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was brought out 9 years after the GX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P7 scores against the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 offers outside 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 Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P7 and the GX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and GX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-P7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.