Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL7 scores vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 and the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and SP-820UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.