Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix G7
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 103.9% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $127, $187 below today. Currently 29% of the $1,099 MSRP.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 64.2% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $134, $86 below today. Currently 28% of the $799 MSRP.
Specs side by side
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Family | Olympus OM-D | Panasonic Lumix G |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Panasonic 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP | 16 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Depth-from-Defocus |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5-stop | no |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Max video | 1080p60 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 469 g | 410 g |
| Dimensions | 124 × 85 × 45 mm | 125 × 86 × 77 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | polycarbonate |
| Released | 2015-01-01 | 2015-05-19 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $1,099 | $799 |
| Current low | $314 | $220 |
| vs MSRP | -71% | -72% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
Both cameras appear in
Curated best-under lists where both of these qualify today.
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