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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL8
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 5 months later than the A6000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL7 scores versus the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Sony A6000

 E-PL7 A6000 
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Olympus E-PL7

 A6000 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony A6000

 E-PL7 A6000 
RevealedSeptember 2014April 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 features external 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL7 and the A6000.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6000 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography info
Sony A6000 Sports photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography info
Sony A6000 Travel photography info
85
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Sony A6000
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Sony A6000
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-01 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 179
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.1
DXO Low light rating 873 1347
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $548