Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S2

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic S2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was released 2 years after the S2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL7 grades vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 and the S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and S2 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and S2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.