Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM1 was introduced 2 years after the 7000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus 7000
E-PM1 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 35 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus E-PM1
7000 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus 7000
E-PM1 | 7000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 and the 7000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and 7000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and 7000.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent E-PM1 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also Known as | - | mju 7000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 172g (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $499 | $280 |