Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 7000

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-1 and Olympus 7000, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and 7000 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the 7000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-1 scores vs the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 and Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 compared to the 7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and 7000 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and 7000.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 7000 will give you extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.