Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.