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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN E-PL9 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberE-PL9GF7
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117107
Width (mm)3933
Height (mm)6865
Weight (g)473342
Waterproof--
PredecessorOlympus E-PL8Panasonic GF6
SuccessorOlympus E-PL1Panasonic GX85
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.611.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audioAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0024.00 - 64.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0012.00 - 32.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.67
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)3737
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small)Contrast Detection: Face/eye detection, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking++
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1416
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • kelvin
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night SceneScene: Portrait (mode dial), Child (mode dial), Scenery (mode dial), Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Bright Blue Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1/16
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)54
Flash range descriptionGN=7.6m (ISO 200)Lens dependent; GN=5.6 (ISO 200, m) / 4 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/50
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0 port
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.51
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.611.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.6-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.24
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.13
Startup time (s)-1.1
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350230
Battery life, video (minutes)80-
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software-
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.6 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.2 se
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.5-10.10
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, brown or white.Available in silver with black or pink leatherette.



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