Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7
75 Imaging
46 Features
19 Overall
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86 Imaging
53 Features
81 Overall
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Launched February 2009
- Superseded the Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The R-D1x was released 6 years prior to the E-PL7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R-D1x matches up vs the E-PL7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-PL7
R-D1x | E-PL7 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Epson R-D1x
E-PL7 | R-D1x | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper screen (+802k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL7
R-D1x | E-PL7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check out the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R-D1x and the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and E-PL7 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and E-PL7.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Epson | Olympus |
Model | Epson R-D1x | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-02-27 | 2014-09-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 59 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 235 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620g (1.37 pounds) | 357g (0.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,709 | $499 |