Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was announced 5 years prior to the E-PL7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P2 scores against the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 versus the E-PL7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and E-PL7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-PL7 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be behind in sensor technology.