Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the GF5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and GF5.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-PL7 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.