Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF2

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).

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The 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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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.

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.