Olympus PEN E-P7
Announced June 9, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Olympus PEN E-P7 is a stylish, compact camera that delivers impressive image quality and effective stabilization in a portable body. While it excels as a user-friendly tool for travel and street photography, the lack of an electronic viewfinder and limited video features may disappoint more demanding users.
Weighted from 11 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact and lightweight retro design
- Versatile manual controls and creative profiles
- High-quality stills with good color and sharpness
- Effective 5-axis image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance
Cons
- Limited video features and lack of microphone input
- Missing electronic viewfinder
- Lacks advanced features like joystick or weather sealing
- Plastic build and premium feel concerns
- Slow memory card write speeds
- Launch price $799 (USD)
- Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
- Video 4K 30p
- Stabilization In-body IS, 4.5 stops (CIPA)
- Burst 15 fps electronic 8.7 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 11 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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Here's a camera that may not have prolevel video or autofocus, but which looks good, has a viewfinder, is dust and splash resistant, and has some of the best stabilization around. That's a combination that's not only tempting, but rare at this price point.
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If the price drops over time, or there’s a great offer available, then the Olympus PEN E-P7 could make a good entry into the Micro Four Thirds world, particularly for those that don’t need or want an EVF.
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The EP-7 is the first ever camera released by Olympus' new owners, OM Digital Solutions, and thankfully it's a very good one.
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The Olympus PEN E-P7 is a fantastic return to form for the PEN series, and a triumph for OM Digital Solutions' first product. So stylish that you can take it anywhere, so simple that beginners can use it, and so capable that experts can get sensational results from it.
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The E-P7 blends stunning looks with a tried-and-tested engine, making it ideal for beginners and travel photography. The lack of a viewfinder may be a deal-breaker for some, while vloggers may be underwhelmed by its lack of video-centric specs.
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So while the camera market may be on a downturn, the Olympus E-P7 gives the corners of our mouth a welcome upturn.
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While there are a few limitations with this camera, overall I found the experience of shooting with it was very fun and I was able to capture some great images.
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I think it's a good start because they made some good improvements on this one. Like the color/mono switch which I really like.
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I think it's one of the best value camera out there today for the Micro Four Thirds cam if you're digging or hunting for cameras in the used market.
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[I]t's a beautiful camera both to look at and use, therefore an ideal camera for travel photography.
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[T]he Olympus PEN E-P7 a great little compact camera.
