Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 7010

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 7010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was revealed 10 months later than the 7010 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL1 grades versus the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 versus the 7010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and 7010 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and 7010.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-PL1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.