Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is highly praised for its compact size, excellent image quality, and compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses. Users appreciate its effective image stabilization, touch screen, and ease of use for both casual and advanced photography. Some note the autofocus struggles with moving subjects and the battery door feels flimsy, but overall it is seen as a versatile and reliable camera.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Touch screen for precise control
- Compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses
Cons
- Autofocus struggles with moving subjects
- Flimsy battery compartment door
- No built-in viewfinder
- Limited programmable buttons
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is highly praised for its excellent image stabilization, compact and lightweight system, and advanced computational features like Handheld High Res mode. Users coming from full-frame systems appreciate the portability and rugged build, though some note the EVF resolution could be better and low-light autofocus lags behind competitors like the Nikon D500. Overall, it is seen as a versatile and capable camera for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Compact and lightweight system
- Handheld High Res mode
- Rugged build quality
- Comfortable grip and ergonomics
Cons
- Low resolution EVF
- Low light autofocus not as good as Nikon D500
- No flash included in box
- RAW files not compatible with Mac Photos
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | 81 | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.