Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P7

The following is a extensive analysis of the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-P7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is relatively close but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the E-P7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T Type 701 grades against the E-P7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica T Typ 701 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the E-P7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and E-P7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and E-P7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P7 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.