Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN 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
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
The OM System OM-5 is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, weather sealing, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the computational features like high-res mode and live ND, as well as the vast lens selection. Some minor criticisms include the learning curve for the menu system and the lack of a printed manual, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Weather sealing
- Excellent image quality
- Computational features (high-res, live ND)
- Wide lens selection
Cons
- Menu learning curve
- No printed manual
- Micro USB port
- Diffraction at small apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | Live 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 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | Micro-USB★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.