Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the E-PL7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P5 grades versus the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 versus the E-PL7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and E-PL7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and E-PL7.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged E-P5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.