Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN E-PL7 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
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | 81 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| 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 (74th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
