Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GH4

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GH4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was revealed 7 months later than the GH4 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL7 scores vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 and the GH4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and GH4 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and GH4.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger E-PL7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.