Leica M9-P vs Olympus E-PL7

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica M9-P vs Olympus E-PL7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was released 4 years earlier than the E-PL7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M9-P matches up versus the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P vs Olympus E-PL7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M9-P versus the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and E-PL7 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and E-PL7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M9-P will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind in sensor tech.