Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus E-PM2

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was brought out 16 months after the E-PM2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the E-PM2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 offers physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the E-PM2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and E-PM2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger E-PL7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.