Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Launched September 2014
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic GF5
E-PL7 | GF5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper screen (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus E-PL7
GF5 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF5
E-PL7 | GF5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-09-01 | 2012-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 lb) | 267g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 360 photos |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $499 | $600 |