Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and SH-50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 21 months after the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL7 scores against the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside 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 SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 versus the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and SH-50 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and SH-50.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.