Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P7

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 10 months before the E-P7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 IV scores against the E-P7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV and the E-P7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and E-P7 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and E-P7.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older E-M10 IV will be behind in sensor innovation.