Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Announced September 2014
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL7 was launched 5 years after the ZR1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL7 grades vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic ZR1
E-PL7 | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 63 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-PL7
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 provides outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the ZR1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and ZR1 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and ZR1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-09-01 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $280 |