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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 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 FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-P7 and Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P7 was launched 4 months later than the FX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P7 grades against the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sony FX3

 E-P7 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Olympus E-P7

 FX3 E-P7 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sony FX3

 E-P7 FX3 
AnnouncedJune 2021February 2021Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P7 and the FX3.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and FX3.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography features
Sony FX3 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
86
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (600 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
87
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
71
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX3 Landscape photography highlights
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (600 shots)
two card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
Sony FX3 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external mic socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Sony FX3
 Olympus PEN E-P7Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-P7 Sony FX3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-09 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 118 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $800 $3,900