Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony A7c

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was launched 9 years before the A7c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL5 scores versus the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 vs the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and A7c.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.