Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS1

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was brought out 5 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades against the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 features outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 against the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.