Olympus E-PL7 vs Ricoh GR III

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Olympus E-PL7 vs Ricoh GR III

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus E-PL7 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 0.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
8.7 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.7 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Ricoh GR III advantages over Olympus E-PL7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 24 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for its class including very good ISO performance; Improved performance and ergonomics over the E-PL5; LCD tilts 180 degree downward for easier selfies; Upgraded 3-axis IS system.
No built-in flash (but a small add-on flash is included); No built-in EVF; Default colors somewhat muted; Somewhat quirky menu system.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GX1

$399
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$950
4/3

Internal flash
Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX1

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GX1

$1221
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GX1

Compared to Olympus E-PL5

Olympus E-PL7

Olympus E-PL5

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Fast startup

$329
4/3

Compare Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PL5

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-PL5

$1221
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Wi-Fi

$329
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-PL5

Compared to Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GF6

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GF6

$1221
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GF6

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GX85

$399
4/3

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GX85

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GX85

$1221
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-PL7

Olympus E-PL8

$399
4/3

$599
4/3

Compare Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PL8

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-PL8

$1221
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

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