Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 17 months before the K-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL7 scores vs the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 features outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and K-1 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and K-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.