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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic GX7

 E-PM1 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-PM1

 GX7 E-PM1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013November 2011Newer by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GX7

 E-PM1 GX7 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and GX7 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM1
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
45
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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