Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic L1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic L1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was announced 7 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL7 grades versus the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PL7 against the L1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and L1 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and L1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL7 to render greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.