Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony W710

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 21 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL7 scores versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 vs the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and W710.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL7 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PL7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.