This is hardly a surprise for everyone. DxOmark tested the E-Pl7 sensor and the performance is exactly the same as on the other 16MP Olympus cameras:
The PEN E-PL7 looks to be a solid choice in terms of features and sensor performance. Admittedly it’s not quite in the same league as the larger APS-C sensor in the Sony A5100, particularly in low-light, although it can compete in dynamic range and noise levels up to ISO 800. Overall, it’s a good sensor, and the inclusion in the E-PL7 of in-body 3-axis image stabilization should help offset some of its limitations.
Olympus EPL7 camera review by Michromatic.
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