Olympus OM-5 vs Olympus PEN E-P7
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Olympus OM-5: 2022 ; Olympus PEN E-P7: 2021
- Weight: Olympus OM-5: 366 g ; Olympus PEN E-P7: 337 g
- Sensor resolution: Olympus OM-5: 5208 x 3916 ; Olympus PEN E-P7: 5196 x 3907
- Max. video mode: Olympus OM-5: 4096x2160 (24p) ; Olympus PEN E-P7: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Olympus OM-5 | Olympus PEN E-P7 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | OM-5 | PEN E-P7 |
| Year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm | 118.3 x 68.5 x 38.1 mm |
| Weight | 366 g | 337 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5208 x 3916 | 5196 x 3907 |
| Crop factor | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | — | 21.8 |
| Megapixels | 20.4 | — |
| Effective megapixels | — | 20.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 64-25600) | Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4096x2160 (24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,037,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |