Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-P7

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was released 8 years prior to the E-P7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P5 matches up versus the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 compared to the E-P7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and E-P7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and E-P7.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-P7 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.