Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus SH-1

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus SH-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was unveiled 6 months after the SH-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL7 matches up against the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 features exterior 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 SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 and the SH-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and SH-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and SH-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.