Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
Olympus
49 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z5
Nikon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 3
Image stabilization 3
Autofocus performance 2
Lens compatibility 4
Ease of use 4
Nikon Z Z5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 | Nikon Z Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 24.299999237060547 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | 81 | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 4.5 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| 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/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 470 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini-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 (75th percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
Nikon Z Z5
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z5
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.