Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P7

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and E-P7 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was brought out 13 years earlier than the E-P7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P1 grades vs the E-P7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P1 vs the E-P7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and E-P7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and E-P7.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind in sensor innovation.