Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was launched 6 years prior to the E-PL7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-620 matches up vs the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 against the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and E-PL7 is 71 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and E-PL7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus E-PL7 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.