Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic L10

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic L10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was launched 6 years later than the L10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 features outer measurements 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 L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 and the L10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and L10 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and L10.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-PL7 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.