Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 10 months before the Q7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 has got external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and Q7 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and Q7.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.