Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7030

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus 7030, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 7030 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was revealed 3 years after the 7030 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-P5 matches up against the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus 7030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 compared to the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and 7030.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-P5 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-P5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.