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Olympus PEN E-PL5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5
51%

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Winner!
52%
Olympus PEN E-PL5
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Price
Brand
Olympus
Panasonic
Model
PEN E-PL5
Lumix DMC-GX7
Released
2012
2013
Announcement Date
September 17, 2012
August 01, 2013
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
55%
54%
Megapixels
16.1 MP
16 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3456 px
4592 x 3448 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
13 x 17.3 mm
13 x 17.3 mm
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Frame Rate
8 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Micro 4/3
Image Processor
TruePic VI
Venus Engine
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
200
125
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
60 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
35
23
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
2,764,800 dots
Video
Video
43%
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV, AVI
MP4
Features
Features
49%
57%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
460,000 dots
1,040,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
21%
21%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BLS-5
Li-Ion, 7.2V, 1200 mAh
Battery Life
360 shots
350 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
72%
70%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.8 bits
23.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.3 EVs
12.6 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
889
806
Scores
User Scores
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