Olympus E-P7 vs Olympus E-PL5

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was unveiled 8 years later than the E-PL5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P7 matches up against the E-PL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P7 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-P7 compared to the E-PL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and E-PL5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-P7 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-P7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.