Olympus PEN E-PL7 Silver
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 16MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
IBIS Yes
Weight 309 g
39 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong af (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 12 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 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 81 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 309 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | 70.6 | 35.6 | 12.7 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 10 | 44.9 | 83 | 48 | 83.3 | 71.8 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.6 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.3 | 94.7 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.5 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 93.7 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90 | 89.1 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.8 | 89.1 | 83 | 93.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
Usage Scores
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