Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL3

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was introduced 9 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P7 grades versus the E-PL3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 has physical measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P7 vs the E-PL3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.