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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GX7

 E-PM2 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-PM2

 GX7 E-PM2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GX7

 E-PM2 GX7 
RevealedMay 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
66
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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