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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(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  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Olympus E-PL7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-PL7

 R-D1x E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Epson R-D1x

 E-PL7 R-D1x 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k235kSharper 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 
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).

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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.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual control
MP count low (6MP)
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
39
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
85
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic support
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL7
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-PL7
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