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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus 7000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL5 was introduced 3 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL5 grades vs the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus 7000

 E-PL5 7000 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus E-PL5

 7000 E-PL5 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus 7000

 E-PL5 7000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL5 and the 7000.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and 7000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and 7000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL5 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL5
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography information
Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
75
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
55
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography features
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging details
Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL5 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also Known as - mju 7000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 172 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 889 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $280