Nikon P7700 vs Olympus E-PL7

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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus E-PL7

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL7 Review.
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Succeeded by the Nikon P7800
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-PL8
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Differences

Nikon P7700 advantages over Olympus E-PL7

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Olympus E-PL7 advantages over Nikon P7700

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.75 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-PL7 test data on DxO Mark P7700 test data on DxO Mark

873 vs 191 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
38 mm vs 50 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
24 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Much improved, sleeker camera design doesn't mimic the competition; Sharp 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen swivels to the side, letting you compose shots from difficult angles; Brighter lens performs better in low light; Fast burst mode; Full HD movies.
Some photographers will miss having an optical viewfinder; Slower autofocus and single-shot cycle times when capturing RAW images; Shallow buffer; No one-touch video button.
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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.
Read our Olympus E-PL7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL5

Nikon P7700

Olympus E-PL5

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$329
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Olympus E-PL7

Olympus E-PL5

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Fast startup

$329
4/3

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Compared to Canon G15

Nikon P7700

Canon G15

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$650
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

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Olympus E-PL7

Canon G15

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic GF6

Nikon P7700

Panasonic GF6

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$400
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GF6

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7700

Canon G16

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Olympus E-PL7

Canon G16

$399
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

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Olympus E-PL7

Nikon P7800

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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