Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was announced 12 months later than the E-PL7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up against the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II vs the E-PL7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and E-PL7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and E-PL7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M10 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.