Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 5 years later than the E-PL7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the E-PL7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL7.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.