Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GX850

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was announced 4 years after the GX850 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-P7 grades vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P7 against the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and GX850.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-P7 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer E-P7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.