Olympus PEN E-PL7 Silver
The 3-axis IBIS and 81-point FAST AF system elevate this 340g body beyond typical entry-level cameras, delivering sharp handheld shots. Its leather and brushed metal design, paired with a downward-flipping screen, prioritizes style and modern selfie functionality. This camera is best for casual shooters and social media enthusiasts who value compact, stylish hardware over advanced video or studio performance.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
IBIS Yes
Weight 340 g
26 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong af (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 3 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 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 81 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | 67.7 | 34.1 | 15.7 | 27 | 19.4 | 10.5 | 44.7 | 59.2 | 44.4 | 47.6 | 69.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.9 | 56.7 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.4 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.4 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95.1 | 98 | 96.6 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 92 | 93.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.7 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 97.1 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 92 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.2 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 97.2 | 54.3 | 88.7 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 77.8 | 95.9 |
Usage Scores
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