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Olympus PEN E-P7 vs Panasonic Lumix G9 II
The Olympus PEN E-P7 and the Panasonic Lumix G9 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Olympus PEN E-P7 if you want a lighter body (337 g against 658 g). Pick the Panasonic Lumix G9 II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (25.2 against 20.3 MP) and a newer model (2023 against 2021), which usually means better autofocus and video.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Panasonic Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2× | 2× |
| Resolution | 20.3 MP | 25.2 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 337 glighter | 658 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 125 for its sensor | 125 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Olympus PEN E-P7 2×, Panasonic Lumix G9 II 2×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Olympus PEN E-P7: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.