Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL7 grades against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 provides physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 and the A7R IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide greater detail having an extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.