Canon G7 X vs Olympus E-P7

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G7 X and Olympus E-P7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 X (1") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was launched 7 years prior to the E-P7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G7 X scores against the E-P7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Olympus PEN E-P7. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X and Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X and the E-P7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and E-P7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and E-P7.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G7 X comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.