Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FZ40

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FZ40 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 4 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL7 scores vs the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 features external dimensions 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 Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 vs the FZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and FZ40 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and FZ40.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have an edge in sensor innovation.