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Olympus PEN E-P7 vs Olympus PEN-F

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OlympusPEN E-P7OlympusPEN-F
Overview
ReleasedJune 2021February 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFour ThirdsFour Thirds
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor dimensions17.3 × 13 mm17.4 × 13 mm
Effective resolution20.3 MP20.3 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885184 × 3888
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range200–25600200–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 21.8 total megapixels; UK image area 17.3×13 mm, while Japan specifies 17.4×13 mmApproximately 21.77 total megapixels; no optical low-pass filter; Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, 12-bit losslessly compressed ORF RAW and simultaneous RAW+JPEG; maximum ordinary still size 5184×3888JPEG, 12-bit losslessly compressed ORF RAW and RAW+JPEG; High Res Shot combines eight shifted exposures into 8160×6120 JPEG or 10368×7776 RAW, separately from ordinary native-resolution photographs
ISO detailManual ISO 200–25600 with expanded LOW approximately ISO 100; Auto normally LOW–6400ISO 200–25600; expanded LOW equivalent to ISO 80
Image processorTruePic VIIITruePic VII
Lens and shooting
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst15 fps20 fps
Autofocus121-point contrast detection with single, nine-point group or all-area selection; face and near-eye detection, continuous tracking and manual-focus peaking81-area contrast detection; single, continuous and tracking AF, manual focus, face and near-eye priority; touchscreen AF targeting pad, magnification and four-colour focus peaking
ShutterMechanical 1/4000–60 seconds; electronic 1/16000–60 seconds; electronic first curtain 1/320–60 seconds, switching to mechanical first curtain at faster speeds; Bulb, Live Time and Live CompositeMechanical 1/8000–60 seconds; electronic 1/16000–60 seconds; electronic first curtain 1/320–60 seconds, switching to mechanical at faster speeds; Bulb/Time up to 30 minutes and Live Composite up to three hours
Burst detailElectronic high approximately 15 fps with focus fixed at the first frame, reported by Amateur Photographer; electronic low 6.3 fps. Mechanical high 8.7 fps and low 5 fps; continuous autofocus requires the low-speed setting. Maker electronic-high buffer 42 RAW or 49 large-fine JPEG with specified KIOXIA UHS-II cardSilent H+ electronic shooting up to 20 fps; mechanical high up to 10 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame and stabilisation off; low up to 5 fps with continuous autofocus. Maker mechanical-high buffer approximately 39 RAW or 45 large-normal JPEG with specified Toshiba UHS-II card and lens
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift, rated up to 4.5 CIPA stops with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14–42mm F3.5–5.6 EZ at 42 mm; movie M-IS1 adds electronic correction with a field-of-view crop, M-IS2 uses sensor stabilisation aloneFive-axis sensor shift, rated up to 5 CIPA stops with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14–42mm F3.5–5.6 EZ at 42 mm; compatible with Sync IS lenses. Movie M-IS1 adds electronic correction and a crop; M-IS2 uses sensor shift alone
FlashBuilt-in flash, guide number 7.6 at ISO 200; hot shoe; mechanical flash synchronisation up to 1/250 secondNo built-in flash; supplied camera-powered FL-LM3 bounce flash, guide number 9.1 at ISO 100 or 12.9 at ISO 200; mechanical synchronisation up to 1/250 second and electronic up to 1/20 second; hot shoe and wireless RC flash control
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Advanced Photo modes including Live Composite, Live Time, HDR, multiple exposure, digital keystone correction, exposure and focus bracketing; front colour/monochrome switch accesses customisable image profilesP/A/S/M, four custom mode-dial positions, HDR, exposure and focus bracketing, Live Composite and Live Time; front Creative Dial accesses monochrome profiles, colour profiles, Art Filters and Color Creator; no in-camera focus stacking
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMOV H.264; 4K 30/25/24p approximately 102 Mbps, Full HD up to 60p and 720p high-speed recording at 120 fps; maximum clip approximately 29 minutesMOV H.264 Full HD 60/50/30/25/24p; 60p is 59.94 fps. ALL-I Full HD up to 30p at approximately 77 Mbps; maximum MOV clip approximately 29 minutes. 4K 5 fps is assembled time-lapse output, not ordinary 4K video; VGA high-speed capture up to 120 fps
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone, 16-bit 48 kHz linear PCM, recording-level and wind-noise controls; no microphone or headphone socket, confirmed by Photography BlogBuilt-in stereo microphone, 16-bit 48 kHz linear PCM, recording-level control and wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,037,0001,040,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilts approximately 80° up and 180° down for forward-facing selfie mode beneath the bodyVari-angle display with forward-facing selfie position; Japanese maker table rounds resolution to 1.04 million dots, while both reviews specify 1.037 million
Viewfinder detail–Approximately 2.36-million-dot OLED, 100% coverage; 1.08× magnification in styles 1/2 or 1.23× in style 3 with a 50 mm lens at infinity; simulated optical-viewfinder display remains electronic
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs330 photographs
Body weight289 g373 g
Release detailMaker European press release, republished in full by Photography Blog, states mid-June 2021 availability; Japan body and 14–42mm EZ kit on sale 25 June. Month precision retained for the earlier European releaseMaker announcement scheduled Japan sale for 26 February 2016. The Society of Photographic Science and Technology of Japan's retrospective records actual February 2016 release; month precision retained because a worldwide first-sale day is not established
Recording mediaOne SD slot; SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I/UHS-II supportOne SD slot; SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I/UHS-II support
PortsUSB 2.0 Micro-B, micro-HDMI Type D and hot shoe; no wired remote-release socketUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed proprietary multi-connector for USB, AV and optional RM-UC1 remote; micro-HDMI Type D and hot shoe. Photography Blog's mini-HDMI wording differs from the maker's Type D specification
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy; smartphone transfer, remote shooting and smartphone GPS tagging through OI.ShareWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; smartphone remote shooting, image transfer and location tagging through Olympus Image Share
Battery life detailBLS-50 rechargeable battery; approximately 360 CIPA photographs with stabilisation on; video 80 minutes under standard JEITA conditions or 140 minutes without zoom operations, repeatedly recording maximum-length clips under maker conditionsBLN-1 rechargeable battery; approximately 330 CIPA photographs with stabilisation on and specified Toshiba SDHC card. Movie life approximately 80 minutes under JEITA conditions or 140 minutes without zoom and other operations, repeatedly recording maximum-length clips
ChargingIn-camera USB charging with camera switched off; F-5AC USB adapter supplied; external battery charger optionalSupplied BCN-1 external battery charger
Dimensions118.3×68.5×38.1 mm, excluding protrusions124.8×72.1×37.3 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 289 g body only; 337 g with supplied battery and memory card. Amateur Photographer's introduction labels the loaded weight body-only, unlike the maker tableApproximately 373 g body only or 427 g with supplied battery and memory card
MaterialsPredominantly plastic body with metal control dials, reported by Amateur Photographer; Photography Blog reports no weather sealingMagnesium top and front covers, aluminium bottom cover and machined dials; synthetic leather covering. No weather sealing, reported by Photography Blog; plastic rear buttons, reported by Digital Camera World
ColoursSilver with black covering or silver with white coveringSilver with black covering or black
In the boxBody, BLS-50 battery, USB cable, shoulder strap, F-5AC USB adapter and documentation; regional plug variants applyBody, FL-LM3 flash, BLN-1 battery, BCN-1 charger, USB cable, shoulder strap, software and documentation

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