Olympus PEN E-P7

Brand:

Olympus PEN E-P7

Target Audience

The Olympus PEN E-P7 is aimed at enthusiast photographers who desire a stylish, lightweight, and capable camera for everyday use and creative expression. Its intuitive controls and advanced features also make it suitable for intermediate users looking to advance beyond basic photography. The camera’s retro design appeals to those who value classic aesthetics, while its modern connectivity and creative options cater to users who enjoy sharing their work instantly. The compact size and ease of handling make it an excellent choice for travel and street photographers who prioritize discretion and portability without sacrificing image quality.

Use Cases

The Olympus PEN E-P7 excels in various photographic scenarios. It is ideal for everyday photography, being discreet and stylish for daily moments and family events. For travel photography, its lightweight body and robust image stabilization are invaluable. Street photographers will appreciate its compact form factor, tilting touchscreen, and quick autofocus. The camera encourages creative expression with a dedicated Color/Monochrome Profile Control, Art Filters, and film presets. For vlogging and video recording, 4K video capabilities with 5-axis in-body image stabilization provide smooth, detailed footage. Finally, for portraiture, improved autofocus with Face and Eye Detection AF ensures sharp focus on subjects.

Key Benefits

The Olympus PEN E-P7 offers several key benefits. Its exceptional portability and design stem from a featherweight, compact body inspired by classic PEN series cameras. The advanced in-body image stabilization features 5-axis sensor-shift technology, compensating for camera shake by up to 4.5 EV steps. Enhanced creative control is provided by a dedicated Color/Monochrome Profile Control and 16 Art Filters. The high-quality imaging performance is driven by a 20.3-megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor and TruePic VIII image processor, delivering detailed images with impressive low-light performance (ISO 100-25600). Lastly, intuitive operation and connectivity are facilitated by a user-friendly interface, a tilting touchscreen LCD, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for quick image sharing.

Technical Highlights

• Sensor: 20.3MP Live MOS Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) CMOS

• Processor: TruePic VIII

• Image Stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift (4.5 EV steps)

• Autofocus: 121-point Contrast Detect AF

• ISO: 100-25600

• Shutter: 1/16000s to 60s

• Continuous Shooting: 8.7 fps

• Video: 4K/30p, 1080/60p

• LCD: 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, micro HDMI

• Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

• Dimensions: 118 x 69 x 38 mm

• Weight: 337g (including battery)

This overview underscores the Olympus PEN E-P7‘s blend of elegant design and powerful performance, making it a compelling choice for photographers seeking both style and substance in a user-friendly, portable package.

Olympus PEN E-P7

Attributes

Additional information

Weight 337 g
Dimensions 39 × 118 × 68 mm
AE Bracketing

Aperture priority exposure

Articulated LCD

Autofocus type

Autofocus notes

Battery type

Battery description

Battery Life (CIPA)

Battery Life notes

Body type

Boosted ISO (maximum)

Boosted ISO (minimum)

Built-in flash

Continuous drive (FPS)

Custom white balance

Digital zoom

Dimensions (mm)

Durability

Waterproof

Environmentally sealed

Voice Memo

Exposure compensation

External flash

Flash modes

, , , ,

Built-in flash range (m)

Built-in GPS

HDMI connectivity

Headphone port connectivity

Image ratio (width:height)

Image ratio (4:3)

Image ratio (16:9)

Image ratio (1:1)

Image ratio (3:2)

Image ratio (5:4)

Image stabilization

CIPA image stab. rating

Image stabilization notes

ISO range note

ISO minimum

ISO maximum

Live view

Manual exposure mode

Max. resolution (w×h)

Max. resolution (height)

Max. resolution (width)

Metering modes

, ,

Microphone

Microphone port connectivity

Max. e. shutter speed (s)

Maximum shutter speed (s)

Maximum shutter speed value

Minimum shutter speed (s)

Number of focus points

Orientation sensor

Processor

Remote control

Screen size (inches)

Self-timer intervals (s)

, , ,

Sensor megapixels

Sensor size (w×h, mm)

Sensor type

Shutter priority exposure

Speaker

Storage media

Storage types

Subject / scene modes

Timelapse recording

Touch screen

Raw still image file format

USB charging connectivity

USB connectivity

Videography format

Videography modes

, ,

Viewfinder coverage (%)

Viewfinder magnification

Viewfinder type

WB Bracketing

Wireless connectivity

,

Wireless notes

Other attributes

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Reviews

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Olympus PEN E-P7”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *