Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 3 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL7 grades versus the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has got external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 versus the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.