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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Released June 2021
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was revealed 11 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P7 matches up vs the E-PL1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-PL1

 E-P7 E-PL1 
LaunchedJune 2021May 2010More recent by 135 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus E-P7

 E-PL1 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PL1

 E-P7 E-PL1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P7 versus the E-PL1.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and E-PL1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and E-PL1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-P7 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Street photography camera
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography factors
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1
87
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (290 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography details
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging info
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Olympus E-PL1
 Olympus PEN E-P7Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-09 2010-05-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 334 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 487
Other
Battery life 360 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $288