Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 7000

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL1 versus Olympus 7000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 17 months later than the 7000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the 7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and 7000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and 7000.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL1 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-PL1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.