Leica TL vs Olympus E-P7

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica TL versus Olympus E-P7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is relatively close but the TL (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TL was brought out 5 years prior to the E-P7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL grades versus the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL and Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has sizing of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Leica TL versus Olympus E-P7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL against the E-P7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and E-P7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and E-P7.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-P7 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.