Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 4 years after the 6020 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. 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 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the 6020.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and 6020.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will render extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.