Olympus PEN E-PL7 vs GWAEPU G7-A
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
GWAEPU G7-A White
What Buyers Say
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is highly praised for its compact size, excellent image quality, and compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses. Users appreciate its effective image stabilization, touch screen, and ease of use for both casual and advanced photography. Some note the autofocus struggles with moving subjects and the battery door feels flimsy, but overall it is seen as a versatile and reliable camera.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Touch screen for precise control
- Compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses
Cons
- Autofocus struggles with moving subjects
- Flimsy battery compartment door
- No built-in viewfinder
- Limited programmable buttons
GWAEPU G7-A White
This camera receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its compact size, ease of use, and decent image quality for beginners, while others criticize poor battery life, misleading 4K claims, and a lack of optical zoom. A few experienced malfunctions like a stuck boot screen or non-functional unit out of the box.
Pros
- Compact and portable size
- Easy to use for beginners
- Decent image quality in good light
- Long battery life for some users
- Good for kids and teens
Cons
- Poor battery life for some
- Misleading 4K claims
- No optical zoom
- Malfunctions like boot screen freeze
- Difficult to open battery door
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | GWAEPU G7-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 64 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | TruePic VII | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 81★ | — |
| AF Type | 81 | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
GWAEPU G7-A White
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sensor (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong video (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
GWAEPU G7-A White offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 53 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
