Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL7 was revealed 5 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL7 scores vs the FZ1000 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
E-PL7 | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus E-PL7
FZ1000 II | E-PL7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | September 2014 | More recent by 54 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Clearer display (+203k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
E-PL7 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 vs the FZ1000 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FZ1000 II is 86 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and FZ1000 II.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-PL7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-09-01 | 2019-02-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 808 gr (1.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $898 |