Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL7 grades versus the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 offers outer 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) while the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 and the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and SZ1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and SZ1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL7 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern E-PL7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.