Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and MV800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was launched 3 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 vs the MV800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and MV800 is 86 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL7 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-PL7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.