Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
Nikon D7500 Black 2017
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
Nikon D7500 Black 2017
The Nikon D7500 is overwhelmingly praised as a versatile, high-performing DSLR that excels in wildlife, sports, and general photography. Users highlight its excellent autofocus, image quality, and user-friendly controls, often calling it a great upgrade from older models like the D7100 or D3400. While a few mention minor drawbacks like the single SD card slot and lack of a battery grip, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many saying they'd buy it again.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great image quality
- User-friendly controls
- Versatile for various photography
- Good value for money
Cons
- Single SD card slot
- No battery grip option
- No depth-of-field preview button
- Consumer-style strap lugs
- Higher ISO noise above 800
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Nikon D7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 20.899999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | EXPEED 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 81★ | 51 |
| AF Type | 81 | Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 8 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 | — | 922,000 dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 950 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | Micro-USB 2.0★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini-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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
Nikon D7500 Black 2017
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
