Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- Later Model is Panasonic GF8
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PM1 was introduced 4 years before the GF7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PM1 scores vs the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic GF7
E-PM1 | GF7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-PM1
GF7 | E-PM1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | November 2011 | More modern by 38 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GF7
E-PM1 | GF7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the GF7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and GF7 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and GF7.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic GF7 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $499 | $308 |