Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 8010

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus 8010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was announced 4 years after the 8010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL7 scores vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 vs the 8010.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and 8010 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and 8010.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.