Olympus PEN E-P7

Olympus PEN E-P7

Camera summary

The Olympus PEN E-P7, made by Olympus, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on June 9, 2021.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 121 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BLS-50

The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included BLS-50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 121

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced June 9, 2021
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Olympus
msrp $0.00
model Olympus PEN E-P7
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 2x
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 128

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 8.7 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 360 shots
Battery model BLS-50
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 337 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 200
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size Four Thirds
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder