Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Unsplash partners with Institutions to bring historical archive photos

The E-PL7 was brought out 3 years before the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PL7 grades vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and HX350.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX350 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.