Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 White
Olympus
35 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z5 II
Nikon
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 White
No customer feedback yet
Nikon Z Z5 II
92 out of 100 high confidence 123 reviews
The Nikon Z5 II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that punches well above its price point. Users consistently highlight its excellent autofocus, impressive low-light performance, and comfortable ergonomics, making it a great upgrade from older DSLRs and the original Z5. While a few note minor drawbacks like the lack of a top LCD and a plastic build, the vast majority consider it an incredible value and a joy to use.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Great low-light and high ISO capability
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact body
Cons
- No top LCD screen
- Plastic build quality
- Limited video capabilities with crop
- No external battery charger included
- Slower buffer clearing with SD cards
Autofocus performance 25
Low light performance 12
Value for money 18
Ergonomics and grip 15
Build quality 8
Video capabilities 6
Scores
Beginner
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Video
Youtube
Streaming
Travel
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 | Nikon Z Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 81★ | 9 |
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | 12-bit N-RAW, 10-bit N-Log |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.1M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 White
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong stabilization (71st percentile)
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Nikon Z Z5 II
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average af (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z5 II
Scores 78 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.