Olympus PEN E-P7

[Martin Vronsky]

press release:

Olympus PEN E-P7

Powerful photographic possibilities packed in a sophisticated lightweight design

Hamburg, June 9, 2021 – OM Digital Solutions GmbH is pleased to announce the Olympus PEN E-P7 Micro Four Thirds System camera. Conquering creative hearts with its photographic prowess and classic design from the Olympus PEN series of Yoshihisa Maitani. Equipped with an array of powerful photographic features such as Colour Profile Control, a 20 megapixel Live MOS sensor and in-body 5-axis image stabilisation. The PEN E-P7 allows photographers to capture memorable moments in their own style, creating high quality pictures and video that make the most of the performance of the M.Zuiko lenses.

Sophisticated design with great attention to detail

The E-P7 is built faithfully in the distinctive and sophisticated design of the Olympus PEN series. Details such as the aluminum front and rear dials are carefully crafted to achieve an exquisite, refined look. On its own, the body weighs 337 g*, and when combined with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ standard zoom lens, it only weighs 430 g. Making it lighter and easier than ever to bring a camera with you to capture the treasured life moments.

20 MP Live MOS sensor and in-body 5-axis image stabilisation

The combination of the 20 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, the high-speed TruePic VIII image processor and the M.Zuiko lens ensure quality beyond a smartphone. The PEN E-P7 is equipped with in-body 5-axis image stabilisation that delivers up to 4.5 steps** of compensation for blur-free, high-quality images every day. Advanced continuous Auto-focus and Face Priority/Eye Priority AF algorithm from the professional OM-D series models is also included for automatic detection and continuous focus on eyes and faces. Ensuring portraits are captured exactly as desired even when the subject is obstructed or in profile.

Profile Control at the tip of your finger

The dedicated Profile Control dial on the front of the E-P7 allows for instant switching between standard photo modes to Colour, Monochrome or filter effect profiles. Ideal for unique and creative image creation with 12 colour 10 step saturation control, Highlight & Shadow adjustment with Colour Profile Control, presets simulating analogue film-looks, colour filter effects and film grain effects in Monochrome Profile Control for stunning black & white images. Olympus Art Filters are also available, allowing your images to become small artworks virtually at the touch of a button. Simply move the slider on the monitor up or down to adjust the level of filter effects with the Fine Tune*** option.

Additional Features

• In-built WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity

Connect and share easily with in-built WiFi & Bluetooth and the OI.Share smartphone app for automatic photo transfer to iOS and Android phones and tablets. Additionally, the app allows the smart device to become a remote control for the E-P7 allowing even greater creative possibilities.

• Versatile tilting LCD screen

Greater creativity is possible with the E-P7’s tilting LCD allowing for shooting at various angles and selfies with the flip down screen.

• Advanced Photo mode

Capture traditionally challenging photographic techniques like Multi Exposure and long exposure modes like Live Composite with ease with the well renown Olympus Advanced Photo.

• Stabilised 4K Video

Beautifully smooth Hand-held high-definition 4K video recording has never been easier thanks to the in-body 5-axis image stabilisation ensuring stunning results in every occasion.

• USB Charging

Enjoy the freedom of charging on the go with in-camera USB charging allowing you to explore more and capture more of your adventures.

Available Accessories

• Perfectly styled with the optional CS-54B genuine leather body jacket

This genuine leather body jacket in black or white fits perfectly on the PEN E-P7. The rear monitor can be opened for selfies without removing the jacket. Pair this accessory with the optional lens jacket and shoulder strap to enjoy a modern leather look.

• PEN Fashion Accessories

Match the style and design of the PEN E-P7 with a fashionable camera strap or case from the range of Olympus PEN fashion accessories.

Availability & pricing

The PEN E-P7 will be available from mid-June 2021 in two colour combinations, white & silver or black & silver, as body only from 799€**** or as a kit with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens for 899€****. When customers register their purchase of the PEN E-P7 via my.olympus-consumer.com and subscribe to our newsletter, a free six-month warranty extension***** is available.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check the Olympus website at www.olympus-europa.com/site/en/c/cameras for the latest specifications.

* Based on CIPA standards, with a bundled rechargeable battery and memory card. Body size: 118.3 x 68.5 x 38.1 mm (WHD)
** M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens at a focal distance of f = 42mm (35mm film equivalent: f = 84mm), 
conforms to CIPA standards, when corrected on 2 axes (yaw and pitch)
*** Fine Tune option is available in Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pin Hole, Cross Process and Instant Film
**** Recommended Retail Price
***** Six months on top of the statutory warranty in the country of purchase.

Olympus PEN E-P7 specifications

Body type

Body type - Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Body material - Metal, composite

Sensor

Max resolution - 5184 x 3888
Image ratio w:h - 4:3
Effective pixels - 20 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors - 22 megapixels
Sensor size - Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm)
Sensor type - CMOS
Processor - TruePic VIII
Color spaces - RGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array - Primary color filter

Image

ISO - Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
Boosted ISO (minimum) - 100
White balance presets - 6
Custom white balance - Yes
Image stabilization - Sensor-shift
CIPA image stabilization rating - 4.5 stop(s)
Uncompressed format - RAW
JPEG quality levels - Super fine, fine, normal
File format

• JPEG (Exif v2.31)
• Raw (Olympus ORF, 12-bit lossless compressed)

Optics & Focus

Autofocus

• Contrast Detect (sensor)
• Multi-area
• Center
• Selective single-point
• Tracking
• Single
• Continuous
• Touch
• Face Detection
• Live View

Autofocus assist lamp - Yes
Digital zoom - Yes
Manual focus - Yes
Number of focus points - 121
Lens mount - Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier - 2×

Screen / viewfinder

Articulated LCD - Tilting
Screen size - 3″
Screen dots - 1,040,000
Touch screen - Yes
Screen type - TFT LCD
Live view - Yes
Viewfinder type - None

Photography features

Minimum shutter speed - 60 sec
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) - 1/16000 sec
Exposure modes

• Program
• Aperture priority
• Shutter priority
• Manual

Scene modes

• "People
• Nightscape
• Motion
• Scenery
• Indoors
• Close-ups
• Portrait
• e-Portrait
• Portrait + Landscape
• Portrait + Nightscape
• Children
• Nightscape
• Handheld Starlight
• Fireworks
• Light Trails
• Sport
• Panning
• Landscape
• Sunset
• Beach & Snow
• Panorama
• Backlight HDR
• Candlelight
• Silent
• Macro
• Nature Macro
• Documents
• Multi Focus Shot

Built-in flash - Yes
Flash range - 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
External flash - Yes (via hot shoe)
Flash modes - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Flash X sync speed - 1/250 sec
Continuous drive - 8.7 fps
Self-timer - Yes
Metering modes

• Multi
• Center-weighted
• Spot

Exposure compensation - ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing - ±5 (3, 5 frames at 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)

Videography features

FormatMPEG-4, H.264
Modes

• 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

Microphone - Stereo
Speaker - Mono

Storage

Storage types - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)

Connectivity

USB - USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
USB charging - Yes
HDMI - Yes (micro HDMI)
Microphone port - No
Headphone port - No
Wireless - Built-In
Wireless notes - 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE
Remote control - Yes (via smartphone)

Physical

Environmentally sealed - No
Battery - Battery Pack
Battery description - BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) - 360
Weight (inc. batteries) - 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
Dimensions - 118 x 69 x 38 mm (4.65 x 2.72 x 1.5″)

Other features

Orientation sensor - Yes
Timelapse recording - Yes
GPS - None

 

Edited June 9, 2021 by Martin Vronsky