Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A7c

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up vs the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside 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) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony A7c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 vs the A7c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7c will deliver extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.