Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
Olympus
53 Overall Score
vs
Minolta MN50WP Black
Minolta
22 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN 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
Minolta MN50WP Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Vlogging
Streaming
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Wedding Events
Travel
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Minolta MN50WP | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP★ | 12 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | TruePic VII | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 81★ | 1 |
| AF Type | 81 | — |
| Eye AF | — | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps★ | 5 fps |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p★ | — |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | — | MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✗ |
| USB | — | Micro-USB★ |
| 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 (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
Minolta MN50WP Black
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Olympus PEN E-PL7
Scores 53 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.
