Olympus PEN E-P7 vs Panasonic Lumix GH5 II
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 6.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $475, $120 below today. Currently 74% of the $799 MSRP.
Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $655 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 39% of the $1,699 MSRP. Prices are down 16.0% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Olympus PEN E-P7 or the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II?
- The Olympus PEN E-P7 is cheaper used: $595 against $655 for the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II, a gap of $60 (10%) as of 2026-10-31.
- What share of its launch price does a used Olympus PEN E-P7 cost?
- About 74%: $595 used against a $799 launch price as of 2026-10-31.
- Which is smaller, the Olympus PEN E-P7 or the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II?
- The Olympus PEN E-P7 is smaller: the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is 21 mm wider, 29 mm taller and 49 mm deeper, and weighs more than twice as much.
Size and weight
The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is 21 mm wider, 29 mm taller and 49 mm deeper than the Olympus PEN E-P7, and weighs more than twice as much.
| Measurement | PEN E-P7 | Lumix GH5 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 118 mm | 139 mm +21 mm | Lumix GH5 II is 21 mm wider |
| Height | 69 mm | 98 mm +29 mm | Lumix GH5 II is 29 mm taller |
| Depth | 38 mm | 87 mm +49 mm | Lumix GH5 II is 49 mm deeper |
| Weight | 337 g | 727 g +390 g | Lumix GH5 II is 390 g heavier (116%) |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Body only: lenses not included. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings.
Specs side by side
| Olympus PEN E-P7 | Panasonic Lumix GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Family | Olympus PEN | Panasonic Lumix GH |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Panasonic 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS (no OLPF) |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Depth-from-Defocus |
| IBIS | 5-axis 4.5-stop | 5-axis 6.5-stop |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 337 g | 727 g |
| Dimensions | 118 × 69 × 38 mm | 139 × 98 × 87 mm |
| Body material | metal/plastic mix | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2021-06-09 | 2021-05-25 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $799 | $1,699 |
| Current low | $595 | $655 |
| vs MSRP | -26% | -61% |
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.
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The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.