Sony Alpha 7R II vs Olympus PEN E-PM2

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 7R IIPEN E-PM2
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7R Olympus PEN E-PM1
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7R III
      MSRP$3199/ €3500 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels43.6 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels42.4 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7974 x 53164608 x 3456
      Other ResolutionsFull Frame (3:2 - 5168 x 3448, 3984 x 2656, 16:9 - 7952 x 4472, 5168 x 2912, 3984 x 2240), APS-C (3:2 - 5168 x 3448, 3984 x 2656, 2592 x 1728, 16:9 - 5168 x 2912, 3984 x 2240, 2592 x 1456)2560 x 1920, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points39935
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 42 MP for up to 22 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      DxO Low Light ISO3434932
      DxO Color Depth26.022.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.912.2
      DxO Overall Score9872
      Video Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 5.7 x 4"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Battery PackNP-FW50BLS-5
      Battery Life290 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7R II Olympus PEN E-PM2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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