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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 4 years before the GH5S which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PL7 grades vs the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic GH5S

 E-PL7 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-PL7

 GH5S E-PL7 
IntroducedJanuary 2018September 2014More modern by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1037kClearer display (+583k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GH5S

 E-PL7 GH5S 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL7 and the GH5S.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and GH5S is 86 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and GH5S.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL7 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
85
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-01 2018-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $499 $2,498