In depth comparison and review of Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R and Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R lens | M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake lens |
| Height | 6.37 cm | 6.85 cm |
| Width | 11.05 cm | 11.83 cm |
| Depth | 3.82 cm | 3.81 cm |
| Weight | 279 g | 289 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 289 g Camera with battery and memory card: 337 g |
| Body Material | Metal | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Silver | White | Silver with black lens |
| Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
| SENSOR | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Total Pixels | 17,200,000 pixels | 21,800,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13.0 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Image Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic VIII |
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| LENS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 II R - zoom | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 20 cm |
| Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | 75 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual (by ring) |
| Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 7 groups / 8 elements |
| Filter Size | 37 mm | 37 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Features | Aspherical lens, MSC technology | ED glass, aspherical lens, Zoom Maximum Speed Adjustment, MSC technology, Super HR (High Refractive) index lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
| FOCUSING | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 35 | 121 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye priority AF |
| Face Detection | Eye Detect AF | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
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| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 100 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) | ISO 100, ISO auto (100-6400), ISO 200-25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | 324 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, Document, high key, night scene with portrait, underwater macro, underwater wide, low key, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, panning, sports mode, sunset, candle, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, handheld starlight, backlight correction HDR, light trace, portrait + nightscape, multi focus |
| Special Effects | Monotone, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, Muted, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone, Key Line | Sepia, Monotone, Vivid, purple, blue, green, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Flat, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film, e-Portrait, i-Finish, Colour Creator |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade |
| Shutter Type | - | Mechanical, electronic |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | - |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
| X-sync Speed | 1/250sec, 1/4000 sec | 1/250sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV -2-20 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
| Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control, display colour control |
| FLASH | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | 5.4 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
| External Flash Name | Olympus FL-LM1 | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM, WAV |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
| MEMORY | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | - | No |
| Image Storage | RAW 4608 x 3456 - 17 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 7.5 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 3.5 MB JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.3 MB |
5184 x 3888 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 13Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps |
MOV - 3840 x 2160 p MOV - 1920 x 1080 p MOV - 1280 x 720 p |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Battery Type | Olympus BLS-5 Lithium Ion | Olympus BLS-50 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Olympus BLS-5 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Olympus BLS-50 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 360 shots (IS on) | Photo shooting - 360 shots Video recording - 140 minutes |
| CONNECTIONS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, QR code scanning |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching | Exif Print support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Accessory port |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
| FEATURES | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 3.6 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 6.3 frames per second, 4.8 frames per second, 8.7 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | HDR post-processing | Auto HDR mode |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, Full-time Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, FlashAir Card Ready | Audio recording, built-in speaker, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, shadow point display, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, silent shooting, GPS via mobile |
| OTHERS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, camera grip, audio / video cable | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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