Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched September 2012
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL5 was unveiled 13 months before the GX7 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL5 scores versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic GX7
E-PL5 | GX7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-PL5
GX7 | E-PL5 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | September 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic GX7
E-PL5 | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 has got outside 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 GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the GX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and GX7 is 88 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and GX7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older E-PL5 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 325g (0.72 lb) | 402g (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $1,000 |