Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PL8

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was brought out 24 months earlier than the E-PL8 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL7 scores vs the E-PL8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the E-PL8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and E-PL8.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E-PL7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.