Casio EX-10 vs Olympus E-PL7

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus E-PL7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was released 9 months before the E-PL7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-10 grades vs the E-PL7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 compared to the E-PL7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and E-PL7 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and E-PL7.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL7 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.