Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G7 X MII and Olympus PEN-F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65″) and weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz) (including batteries). Olympus PEN-F has external dimensions of 125 x 72 x 37 mm (4.92 x 2.83 x 1.46″) and weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and the Olympus PEN-F. Canon G7 X MII is 19mm narrower and 11mm shorter than Olympus PEN-F but it is also 5mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G7 X MII has a built-in lens but Olympus PEN-F doesn't. Once you put a lens on PEN-F, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and Olympus PEN-F.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Olympus PEN-F.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G7 X MII is significantly lighter (108g ) than the Olympus PEN-F which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on PEN-F, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II nor Olympus PEN-F provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G7 X MII and Olympus PEN-F's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Canon G7 X MII features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Olympus PEN-F sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.