Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P7

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was announced 15 years before the E-P7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M8 scores against the E-P7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M8 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M8 against the E-P7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and E-P7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and E-P7.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M8 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P7 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.