Olympus Pen E-P7 vs Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90 — Which Is Better?
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Olympus · Mirrorless · 20 MP · Micro Four Thirds · 4K video
Olympus Pen E-P7
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 20 MP · Micro Four Thirds · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Olympus Pen E-P7 is the lighter, more compact carry, while the Panasonic Lumix G95 pairs its larger body with a built-in viewfinder. The E-P7 measures 118 x 69 x 38 mm and weighs 337 g, against 130 x 94 x 77 mm and 536 g for the G95, which is 59.1 percent heavier. Both are mirrorless cameras, released in 2021 and 2019 respectively. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2021 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 9, 2021 | April 5, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 118 x 69 x 38 mm | 130 x 94 x 77 mm |
| Camera weight | 337 g | 536 g |
| Optics | 63/100 | 62/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe G95 is the better choice for eye-level shooting, because it offers an electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots while the E-P7 has none and relies entirely on its rear screen. The E-P7 answers with a 121-point autofocus system, against 49 points on the G95, giving you far more positions for framing off-centre subjects. Resolution and sensor format match, so print sizes and lens reach stay the same either way. Both deliver 20 MP from a Micro Four Thirds sensor with in-body stabilisation, and both cap the shutter at 1/4000 second. Burst rates differ only slightly, at 8.7 fps for the E-P7 and 9 fps for the G95. The shared Micro 4/3 mount means lenses you already own fit either body. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13 x 17.4 | 17.3 x 13 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
8.7 fps045 | 9 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Micro 4/3 | Micro 4/3 |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
1210300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe G95 is the stronger pick for slow motion, with a maximum frame rate of 120 fps that doubles the E-P7's 60 fps. That headroom lets you slow fast action, such as a bird taking flight or a dancer mid-spin, to half speed in the edit. Both cameras record 4K video, and both include a built-in timelapse mode for condensing a sunset or a busy street into seconds. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Features | 70/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing gives the G95 a real advantage for shooting in rain or dust, protection the E-P7 does not offer. Its rear screen also shows more detail, with 1,240,000 dots against 1,040,000 on the E-P7, which helps when checking focus and composition on the display. The two cameras match on the controls that shape everyday use. Both offer a 3-inch touch LCD that flips out for waist-level or selfie framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sending images to a phone. Both include a built-in flash and support external flash units. Neither offers GPS, so location tagging needs a separate device. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe E-P7 is rated for longer battery life, at 360 shots against 290 for the G95, a useful margin for a day of shooting on foot. Storage and charging match on both. Each uses a single UHS-II compatible SD card slot, and both support USB charging. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | BLS-50 | DMW-BLC12E |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
360 shots1505000 | 290 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Panasonic Lumix G95 if you shoot outdoors in unpredictable weather, prefer framing through an eye-level viewfinder, or want 120 fps slow motion for video. Its sealed body, electronic viewfinder and doubled frame rate cover situations the E-P7 cannot.
Choose the Olympus Pen E-P7 to travel light, cover a full day on its longer rated battery life, or keep focus on subjects away from the frame centre with its wider autofocus spread.