Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
- Updated by Panasonic GX8
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PM2 was released 5 months before the GX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PM2 grades versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GX7
E-PM2 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-PM2
GX7 | E-PM2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GX7
E-PM2 | GX7 | |||
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Revealed | May 2013 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the GX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and GX7 is 89 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and GX7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 402g (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 Overall rating | 72 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 350 photographs |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $448 | $1,000 |