Olympus PEN E-PL7 Silver
The 3-axis IBIS and 81-point FAST AF system elevate this 340g body beyond typical entry-level cameras, delivering sharp handheld shots. Its leather and brushed metal design, paired with a downward-flipping screen, prioritizes style and modern selfie functionality. This camera is best for casual shooters and social media enthusiasts who value compact, stylish hardware over advanced video or studio performance.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
IBIS Yes
Weight 340 g
26 Overall Score
Price $700
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong af (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 425 | 793 | 315 | 1053 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 11 | 75 | 12 | 30 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 579 | 413 | 721 | 590 | 620 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | 67.5 | 34 | 15.7 | 26.9 | 19.4 | 10.5 | 44.7 | 59 | 44.3 | 47.6 | 69.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.3 | 95 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95 | 98.1 | 96.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 93 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.2 | 85.2 | 90.5 | 66.7 | 88.8 | 91.7 | 94.8 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.1 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 97.1 | 54.1 | 88.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 77.8 | 95.8 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 85.9 | 94 | 87.2 | 82.4 | 46.1 | 98.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 97.9 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 79.9 | 87.6 | 95 | 87.3 | 83.8 | 51.3 | 90 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 99.2 | 82.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $700
Amazon 1 offers From $700
May 12, 2026 $700
Usage Scores
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