Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL7 grades vs the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 features external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 against the LZ20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and LZ20 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL7 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.