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Olympus PEN E-PL7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Olympus PEN E-PL7

Olympus PEN E-PL7
Winner!
54%

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
48%
Olympus PEN E-PL7
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Price
Brand
Olympus
Panasonic
Model
PEN E-PL7
Lumix DMC-GM5
Released
2014
2014
Announcement Date
August 28, 2014
September 15, 2014
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
57%
49%
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
5.8 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Micro 4/3
Image Processor
TruePic VII
Venus Engine
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
60 s
60 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 16000 s
Autofocus Points
81
23
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
1,166,000 dots
Video
Video
57%
70%
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, AVCHD
Features
Features
57%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,037,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
21%
13%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BLS-50
DMW-BLH7
Battery Life
350 shots
220 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
72%
66%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.7 bits
22.6 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.4 EVs
12.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
873
718
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
25 reviews
20 reviews
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