Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 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
- Revealed November 2011
- Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PM1 was revealed 23 months prior to the GX7 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PM1 scores against the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic GX7
E-PM1 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-PM1
GX7 | E-PM1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | November 2011 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GX7
E-PM1 | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 features outer 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 Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the GX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and GX7 is 89 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and GX7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX7 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.58 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $1,000 |