Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The E-PL7 was introduced 10 months after the K-50 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 vs the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and K-50 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and K-50.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer E-PL7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.