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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 17 months prior to the PEN-F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL7 grades versus the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-PL7 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-PL7

 PEN-F E-PL7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2014Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F

 E-PL7 PEN-F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1037k1037kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 vs the PEN-F.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and PEN-F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus PEN-F to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low battery (330 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
85
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
75
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography features
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Olympus PEN-F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-01 2016-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.4
DXO Low light score 873 894
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $1,000