Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL7 grades against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 against the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern E-PL7 should have an edge in sensor technology.