Olympus E-P5 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 6 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P5 grades versus the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and RX100 VII is 85 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and RX100 VII.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.