Side by side comparison and review of Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | 12-32mm lens |
Height | 9.35 cm | 6.46 cm |
Width | 13.04 cm | 10.65 cm |
Depth | 6.31 cm | 3.33 cm |
Weight | 443 g | 236 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | Silver | Black | Silver | Brown |
Protection | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 2.6x |
SENSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.3 Megapixel | 16.0 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 16,800,000 pixels | 16,840,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,300,000 pixels | 16,000,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (4/3") | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | - | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Image Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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LENS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 2.6x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 26 - 64mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | - |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | - | 23 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Built-in - electronic | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.48x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +2 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 200-25600, ISO auto (200-25600) | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing | - |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, 3D image, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, high key, night scene with portrait, anti shake, low key, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter | - |
Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, soft focus, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Star Light, Defocus, White Edge | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
Exposure Range | EV 2-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control, display colour control | Display brightness control, display contrast control |
FLASH | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, H.264, MOV | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | RAW 4608 x 3456 - 17 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 7.5 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 3.5 MB JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB |
JPEG 4592 x 3448 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 3064 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 2584 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 24Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 16Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 12Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 8Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Battery Type | Olympus BLN-1 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Olympus BLN-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 250 shots | Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-32mm lens) Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 35-100mm lens) |
CONNECTIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone Accessory port |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Composite video/audio output |
FEATURES | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | - |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 frames per second, 6.5 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, Full-time Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, GPS via mobile | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Auto (iA), HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF |
OTHERS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Battery charger, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 | Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |