Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony H90

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was launched 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 provides 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 H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 against the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and H90.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-PL7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.