Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 7030

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus 7030, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and 7030 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was revealed 5 months before the 7030 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P1 scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 provides outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 versus the 7030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and 7030 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and 7030.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 7030 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.