Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony W810

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony W810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 8 months after the W810 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL7 grades against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys external 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 W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W810 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.