Olympus E-P7 vs Sony ZV-E1

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P7 versus Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P7 was brought out 21 months before the ZV-E1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-P7 matches up against the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P7 vs the ZV-E1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and ZV-E1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-P7 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-P7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.