Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 7040, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was released 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P5 grades versus the 7040 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got external dimensions 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 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 vs the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and 7040 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and 7040.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.