Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PL9

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was introduced 4 years earlier than the E-PL9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PL7 grades vs the E-PL9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 against the E-PL9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and E-PL9.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-PL7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.