Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony a5100

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was brought out about the same time to the a5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades against the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 offers outer 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 a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 against the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and a5100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.