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Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2021
Photography Glossary

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was manufactured 18 years prior to the E-P7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the R-D1 scores vs the E-P7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Olympus E-P7

 R-D1 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Epson R-D1

 E-P7 R-D1 
LaunchedJune 2021March 2004Newer by 209 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.00"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k235kCrisper display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Olympus E-P7

 R-D1 E-P7 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Epson R-D1 offers outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 versus the E-P7.

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and E-P7 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and E-P7.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-P7 will render greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (620g)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography info
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography information
38
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (620g)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
87
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Olympus E-P7
 Epson R-D1Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Company Epson Olympus
Model Epson R-D1 Olympus PEN E-P7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-11 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,709 $800