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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 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
  • Launched June 2021
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-P7 versus Sony A6700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P7 was introduced 3 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-P7 scores vs the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sony A6700

 E-P7 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Olympus E-P7

 A6700 E-P7 
LaunchedJuly 2023June 2021More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6700

 E-P7 A6700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P7 offers exterior 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 Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P7 versus Sony A6700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P7 vs the A6700.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and A6700 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and A6700.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6700 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-P7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
83
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
Sports photography with Sony A6700
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
86
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography info
Sony A6700 Travel photography info
86
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
84
good battery power (570 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing MP (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6700 Landscape photography advice
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging factors
Sony A6700 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no mic support
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6700
 Olympus PEN E-P7Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Sony Alpha a6700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-09 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 759
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 118 199
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 570 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $1,399