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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was revealed 5 months prior to the GF7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL7 grades versus the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic GF7

 E-PL7 GF7 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-PL7

 GF7 E-PL7 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF7

 E-PL7 GF7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2015Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 against the GF7.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and GF7 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and GF7.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography information
Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography details
85
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
70
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-01 2015-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 pounds) 266 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $308