Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
The 16MP Live MOS sensor and 3-axis in-body stabilization deliver sharp handheld stills, while the 81-point FAST AF system locks focus quickly in a body weighing just 309 grams. Its flip-down 3-inch touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi make self-recording and instant sharing straightforward, wrapped in a stylish, compact build. This camera is best for vloggers and beginners who prioritize portability and simple operation over 4K video or weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16.1MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
Burst 8 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 308 g
45 Overall Score
Price $321
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong af (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 21 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 | 16.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
| AF Type | 81 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Nikon Z Z6 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII | Fujifilm X-H1 | Sony Alpha a6600 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 44.3MP full-frame | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 81 | 273 | 779 | 325 | 425 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 12 | 40 | 100 | 11 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 308 | 585 | 710 | 998 | 354 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | 80.2 | 40.4 | 10.3 | 69 | 24.4 | 11.3 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 43.3 | 69.5 | 86.5 | 79.1 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 85.7 | 94.9 | 94.9 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 60.8 | 91.3 | 87.4 | 81.5 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Compare | 98.1 | 96.7 | 97.1 | 90.5 | 98.9 | 70.9 | 92 | 87.4 | 16 | 95.3 | 75.2 | 98.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 85.8 | 94.9 | 98.8 | 96.4 | 71.1 | 93.3 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 81.5 | 73.7 | 86.5 | 93.3 |
| Sony Alpha a6600 Compare | 89.5 | 87.6 | 92.1 | 77 | 71.1 | 91 | 94.2 | 76.3 | 43.3 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 84.6 | 92.2 | 79.2 | 87.3 | 76.9 | 49.5 | 91.3 | 87.4 | 63 | 90.1 | 71.2 | 94.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $321
Amazon 1 offer From $321
B&H Photo 1 offer From $425
Price History
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