Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
The 16MP Live MOS sensor and 3-axis in-body stabilization deliver sharp handheld stills, while the 81-point FAST AF system locks focus quickly in a body weighing just 309 grams. Its flip-down 3-inch touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi make self-recording and instant sharing straightforward, wrapped in a stylish, compact build. This camera is best for vloggers and beginners who prioritize portability and simple operation over 4K video or weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16.1MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
Burst 8 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 308 g
44 Overall Score
Price R$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
| AF Type | 81 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 308 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | 75.9 | 38.1 | 11.9 | 64.4 | 23.2 | 13 | 46 | 85.4 | 43.2 | 63.4 | 84.6 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.3 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.7 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.5 | 76.3 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.5 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.7 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.3 | 82.6 | 86.7 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.9 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.9 | 92.5 |
Usage Scores
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