Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax RZ18

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax RZ18, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 3 years after the RZ18 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL7 matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 against the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and RZ18 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and RZ18.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger E-PL7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.