Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL5 was announced 3 years prior to the GF7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL5 scores versus the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic GF7
E-PL5 | GF7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-PL5
GF7 | E-PL5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | September 2012 | More recent by 28 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic GF7
E-PL5 | GF7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 features physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL5 vs the GF7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and GF7 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and GF7.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older E-PL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 230 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $308 |