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Olympus PEN E-PL7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC GH2
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Olympus PEN E-PL7

Olympus PEN E-PL7
Winner!
54%

Panasonic Lumix DMC GH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC GH2
47%
Olympus PEN E-PL7
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC GH2
Price
Brand
Olympus
Panasonic
Model
PEN E-PL7
Lumix DMC GH2
Released
2014
2010
Announcement Date
August 28, 2014
September 21, 2010
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
57%
48%
Megapixels
16.1 MP
16.05 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3456 px
4608 x 3456 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
3 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Micro 4/3
Image Processor
TruePic VII
Venus Engine FHD
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
160
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
160
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
12800
Minimum Shutter Speed
60 s
60 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
81
23
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
1,533,600 dots
Video
Video
57%
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
MOV, AVCHD
Features
Features
57%
49%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,037,000 dots
460,000 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-50
DMW-BLC12PP
Battery Life
350 shots
330 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
72%
60%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.7 bits
20.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.4 EVs
10.6 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
873
622
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
25 reviews
182 reviews
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