Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL7 was released 3 years after the GF2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL7 scores against the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic GF2
| E-PL7 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-PL7
| GF2 | E-PL7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF2
| E-PL7 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL7 and the GF2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and GF2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-PL7 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-01 | 2011-02-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 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 | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 310 gr (0.68 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 873 | 506 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $330 |