Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL7 scores against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 against the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher E-PL7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.