Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 7000

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus 7000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 2 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL2 grades versus the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 and the 7000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and 7000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and 7000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent E-PL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.