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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was brought out 19 months earlier than the GX85 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL7 scores versus the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic GX85

 E-PL7 GX85 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-PL7

 GX85 E-PL7 
IntroducedApril 2016September 2014More recent by 19 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GX85

 E-PL7 GX85 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 features 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) while the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 against the GX85.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and GX85.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older E-PL7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
85
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
68
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-01 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
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 gr (0.79 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 873 662
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $800