Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL7 scores versus the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL7 will be behind in sensor innovation.