Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was unveiled 2 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PEN-F grades versus the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and GX7 is 84 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and GX7.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus PEN-F to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.