Upgrade Guide

Olympus PEN E-PL7→Olympus OM-D E-M10

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Olympus

PEN E-PL7

£105 used

2014

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Upgrade to

Olympus

OM-D E-M10

£123 used (+£18)

2014

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Skip it

The OM-D E-M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the PEN E-PL7. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	PEN E-PL7	OM-D E-M10
Price	£105 used	£123 used
Released	2014	2014
Sensor	16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS	16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/30	Full HD 1080p/30
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF (FAST AF), 81 areas, face / eye detection	Contrast-detect AF, 81 areas, face and eye detection
Stabilisation	Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation	3-axis in-body stabilisation
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~320 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	357g (with battery)	396g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None built in (optional VF-4)	EVF, 1.44M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (flips down 180°), 1.04M dots	3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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