Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GF7

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was announced 12 months later than the GF7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PEN-F grades vs the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F vs the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GF7 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and GF7.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus PEN-F to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer PEN-F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.