Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL2 grades vs the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and A7R IV is 85 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail having an extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.