Olympus E-P1 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was launched 11 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 offers outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 versus the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and A7R IV.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.