Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 5010

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus 5010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 4 years after the 5010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL7 grades vs the 5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 has outside 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 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the 5010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and 5010 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and 5010.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.