Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GX7

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 4 years before the GX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL1s scores against the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s and the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and GX7.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic GX7 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind in sensor innovation.