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OM-D E-M1X vs PEN E-PL7
Quick take: The OM-D E-M1X has the highest resolution at 20MP; the PEN E-PL7 is the most affordable.
Where the OM-D E-M1X wins
- Resolution: 20.4MP
- Burst Rate: 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)
- Battery Life: ~870 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 6.9 vs 4.6
- Wedding & Events: 7.0 vs 3.3
Where the PEN E-PL7 wins
- Cheaper new: £105 vs £479
- Weight: 357g (with battery)
- Street: 6.6 vs 5.4
- Travel: 5.8 vs 4.8
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- OM-D E-M1X 144 × 147 × 75 mm · 997 g
- PEN E-PL7 115 × 67 × 38 mm · 357 g
The PEN E-PL7 is 29 mm narrower, 80 mm shorter, 37 mm slimmer and 640 g lighter than the OM-D E-M1X.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M1XOlympus · 2019 | PEN E-PL7Olympus · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 used | £105 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MPBest | 16.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, Full HD 120p | Full HD 1080p/30 |
| Autofocus | 121-point cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast, Intelligent Subject Detection | Contrast-detect AF (FAST AF), 81 areas, face / eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation | Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~870 shots (CIPA)Best | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 997g (with battery) | 357g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 144.4 × 146.8 × 75.4mm | 114.9 × 67 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 100% coverage, 1.48-1.65x (50 mm lens) | None built in (optional VF-4) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (flips down 180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, PC sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | USB, micro HDMI, hot shoe, Accessory Port 2, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
OM-D E-M1X
PEN E-PL7
Portrait
6.9/10
4.6/10
Street
5.4/10
6.6/10
Travel
4.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
3.3/10
Vlogging & Video
4.6/10
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Filmmaking
5.7/10
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Documentary
5.8/10
3.4/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
4.4/10
Landscape
5.2/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
5.2/10
Casual
4.3/10
4.6/10
Food
6.6/10
5.5/10
Macro
6.0/10
5.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
4.3/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
3.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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