Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 15 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL5 matches up against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 and the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and HX7V is 88 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and HX7V.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL5 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger E-PL5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.