Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G10

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was released 4 years after the G10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades against the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 vs the G10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and G10 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and G10.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus E-PL7 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.