Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus PEN-F

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 17 months prior to the PEN-F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL7 grades versus the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 vs the PEN-F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and PEN-F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus PEN-F to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.