Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 3 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL7 scores against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 provides outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 versus the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and RZ10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.