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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony RX100 V

The Olympus PEN E-P7 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in June 2021 and October 2016. The E-P7 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the RX100 V is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a Four Thirds (E-P7) and an one-inch (RX100 V) sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 20.2 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-P7
versus
 Sony RX100 V
Olympus E-P7   Sony RX100 V
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Micro Four Thirds lenses 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8
20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 200-25,600 ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
No viewfinder, LCD framing Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.0" LCD – 1229k dots
Tilting touchscreen Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
8.7 shutter flaps per second 24 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
360 shots per battery charge220 shots per battery charge
118 x 69 x 38 mm, 337 g 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus PEN E-P7 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-P7 and the Sony RX100 V. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-P7 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, white), while the RX100 V is only available in black.

Size Olympus E-P7 vs Sony RX100 V
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Comparison E-P7 or RX100 V rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony RX100 V is notably smaller (27 percent) than the Olympus E-P7. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the E-P7 nor the RX100 V are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the RX100 V has a lens built in, whereas the E-P7 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-P7 and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the E-P7 gets 360 shots out of its Olympus BLS-50 battery, while the RX100 V can take 220 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-BX1 power pack. The power pack in the RX100 V can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Model 		Camera
Width 		Camera
Height 		Camera
Depth 		Camera
Weight 		Battery
Life 		Weather
Sealing 		Camera
Launch 		Launch
Price 		Street
Price
1.
 
 Olympus E-P7 118 mm 69 mm 38 mm 337 g 360 i Jun 2021 US$ 799 amazon.com
2.
 
 Sony RX100 V 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 299 g 220 i Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
3.
 
 Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
4.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
5.
 
 Olympus E-M10 III 122 mm 84 mm 50 mm 410 g 330 i Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
6.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IV 122 mm 84 mm 49 mm 383 g 360 i Aug 2020 US$ 699 amazon.com
7.
 
 Olympus E-P1 121 mm 70 mm 36 mm 355 g 300 i Jun 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
8.
 
 Olympus E-P2 121 mm 70 mm 36 mm 355 g 300 i Nov 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
9.
 
 Olympus E-P3 122 mm 69 mm 34 mm 369 g 330 i Jun 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
10.
 
 Olympus E-P5 122 mm 69 mm 37 mm 420 g 330 i May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
11.
 
 Olympus PEN-F 125 mm 72 mm 37 mm 427 g 330 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
12.
 
 Panasonic GX9 124 mm 72 mm 47 mm 407 g 260 i Feb 2018 US$ 849ebay.com
13.
 
 Sony RX100 II 102 mm 58 mm 38 mm 281 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
14.
 
 Sony RX100 III 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 290 g 320 i May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
15.
 
 Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
16.
 
 Sony RX100 VI 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 301 g 240 i Jun 2018 US$ 1 199ebay.com
17.
 
 Sony RX100 VII 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 302 g 260 i Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Weight 		Battery
Life 		Weather
Sealing 		Camera
Launch 		Launch
Price 		Street
Price
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-P7 features a Four Thirds sensor and the Sony RX100 V an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the RX100 V is 49 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 2.7. The sensor in the E-P7 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the RX100 V offers a 3:2 aspect.

Olympus E-P7 and Sony RX100 V sensor measures

With 20.2MP, the E-P7 offers a slightly higher resolution than the RX100 V (20MP), but the E-P7 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.34μm versus 2.41μm for the RX100 V) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the E-P7 is a much more recent model (by 4 years and 8 months) than the RX100 V, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The Olympus PEN E-P7 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the E-P7 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the RX100 V uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-P7 versus RX100 V MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Class 		Resolution
(MP) 		Horiz.
Pixels 		Vert.
Pixels 		Video
Format 		DXO
Portrait 		DXO
Landscape 		DXO
Sports 		DXO
Overall
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 Olympus E-P7 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.413.3149477
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 Sony RX100 V 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.458670
3.
 
 Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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 Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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 Olympus E-M10 III Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8112074
6.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IV Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.313.2140276
7.
 
 Olympus E-P1 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.410.453655
8.
 
 Olympus E-P2 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.510.450556
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 Olympus E-P3 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 30241080/60i20.810.153651
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 Olympus E-P5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.489572
11.
 
 Olympus PEN-F Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38881080/60p23.112.489474
12.
 
 Panasonic GX9 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.112.8116374
13.
 
 Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
14.
 
 Sony RX100 III 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.412.349567
15.
 
 Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
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 Sony RX100 VI 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.112.347864
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 Sony RX100 VII 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p21.812.441863
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Model 		Sensor
Class 		Resolution
(MP) 		Horiz.
Pixels 		Vert.
Pixels 		Video
Format 		DXO
Portrait 		DXO
Landscape 		DXO
Sports 		DXO
Overall
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).

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Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the RX100 V has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the E-P7 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Olympus E-P7 and Sony RX100 V along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Model 		Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots) 		Control
Panel
(yes/no)		 LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)		 LCD
Attach-
ment		 Touch
Screen
(yes/no)		 Max
Shutter
Speed *		 Max
Shutter
Flaps *		 Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)		 Built-in
Image
Stab
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 Olympus E-P7i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.7/s i i
2.
 
 Sony RX100 V2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
3.
 
 Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
4.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
5.
 
 Olympus E-M10 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
6.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IV2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 15.0/s i i
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 Olympus E-P1i i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
8.
 
 Olympus E-P2optional i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
9.
 
 Olympus E-P3optional i3.0 / 614 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
10.
 
 Olympus E-P5optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
11.
 
 Olympus PEN-F2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
12.
 
 Panasonic GX92760 i3.0 / 1240 tilting i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
13.
 
 Sony RX100 IIoptional i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
14.
 
 Sony RX100 III1440 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
15.
 
 Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
16.
 
 Sony RX100 VI2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
17.
 
 Sony RX100 VII2359 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/2000s 90.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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Model 		Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots) 		Control
Panel
(yes/no)		 LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)		 LCD
Attach-
ment		 Touch
Screen
(yes/no)		 Max
Shutter
Speed *		 Max
Shutter
Flaps *		 Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)		 Built-in
Image
Stab
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The E-P7 has a touchscreen, while the RX100 V has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Olympus E-P7 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The E-P7 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the RX100 V uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The E-P7 supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the RX100 V can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

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Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus PEN E-P7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model 		Hotshoe
Port 		Internal
Mic / Speaker 		Microphone
Port 		Headphone
Port 		HDMI
Port 		USB
Port 		WiFi
Support		 NFC
Support		 Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
 Olympus E-P7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
2.
 
 Sony RX100 Vistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
3.
 
 Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
4.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
5.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
6.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
7.
 
 Olympus E-P1istereo / iiimini2.0iii
8.
 
 Olympus E-P2istereo / iiimini2.0iii
9.
 
 Olympus E-P3istereo / iiimini2.0iii
10.
 
 Olympus E-P5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
11.
 
 Olympus PEN-Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
12.
 
 Panasonic GX9istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
 Sony RX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
14.
 
 Sony RX100 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
 Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
16.
 
 Sony RX100 VIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
 Sony RX100 VIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Model 		Hotshoe
Port 		Internal
Mic / Speaker 		Microphone
Port 		Headphone
Port 		HDMI
Port 		USB
Port 		WiFi
Support		 NFC
Support		 Bluetooth
Support
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It is notable that the E-P7 has a hotshoe, while the RX100 V does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

The E-P7 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Olympus. In contrast, the RX100 V has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the RX100 V was succeeded by the Sony RX100 VI. Further information on the features and operation of the E-P7 and RX100 V can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-P7 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony RX100 V Manual.

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Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Olympus E-P7 or the Sony RX100 V – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Arguments in favor of the Olympus PEN E-P7:

  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (360 versus 220) on a single battery charge.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 8 months of technical progress since the RX100 V launch.

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Advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V:

  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 1040k dots).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (24 vs 8.7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the E-P7 necessitates an extra lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (102x58mm vs 118x69mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the E-P7).
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in October 2016).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-P7 is the clear winner of the match-up (13 : 9 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-P7 13:09 RX100 V

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-P7 and the Sony RX100 V place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the E-P7 or the RX100 V. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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 score 		  DCW 
 score 		  DPR 
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 score 		  PB 
 score 		 Camera
Launch		 Launch
Price 		Street
Price
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 Olympus E-P74/5..4.5/5....4.5/5 Jun 2021 US$ 799 amazon.com
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 Sony RX100 V4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
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 Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
4.
 
 Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
5.
 
 Olympus E-M10 III..+5/580/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
6.
 
 Olympus E-M10 IV4.5/5..5/581/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2020 US$ 699 amazon.com
7.
 
 Olympus E-P1..+..66/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
8.
 
 Olympus E-P23/5+..69/1004/54.5/5 Nov 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
9.
 
 Olympus E-P3..83/100..74/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
10.
 
 Olympus E-P55/5+ +..78/1004.5/55/5 May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
11.
 
 Olympus PEN-F....4/582/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
12.
 
 Panasonic GX94/5+4/584/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2018 US$ 849ebay.com
13.
 
 Sony RX100 II5/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
14.
 
 Sony RX100 III5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
15.
 
 Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
16.
 
 Sony RX100 VI4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2018 US$ 1 199ebay.com
17.
 
 Sony RX100 VII4.5/5..4/5..4/55/5 Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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 score 		  CL 
 score 		  DCW 
 score 		  DPR 
 score 		  EPZ 
 score 		  PB 
 score 		 Camera
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Price 		Street
Price
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Olympus E-P7 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-P7 Sony RX100 V
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Micro Four Thirds lenses 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8
Launch Date June 2021 October 2016
Launch Price USD 799 USD 999
Sensor Specs Olympus E-P7 Sony RX100 V
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 17.4 x 13.0 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 226.2 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.7 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.34 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 8.91 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 25,600 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 70
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 22.8
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.4
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 586
Screen Specs Olympus E-P7 Sony RX100 V
Viewfinder Type no viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1040k dots 1229k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-P7 Sony RX100 V
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous Shooting 8.7 shutter flaps/s 24 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sup to 1/32000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-II UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-P7 Sony RX100 V
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Olympus E-P7 Sony RX100 V
Battery Type Olympus BLS-50 Sony NP-BX1
Battery Life (CIPA)360 shots per charge220 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38 mm
(4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5 in) 		102 x 58 x 41 mm
(4.0 x 2.3 x 1.6 in)
Camera Weight 337 g (11.9 oz) 299 g (10.5 oz)
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