Canon 600D vs Olympus E-PL7

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 600D vs Olympus E-PL7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 600D (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The 600D was launched 4 years before the E-PL7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 600D matches up versus the E-PL7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D offers outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Canon 600D vs Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 600D and the E-PL7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 600D and E-PL7 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and E-PL7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 600D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 600D will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 600D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.