Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony WX80

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony WX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was launched 21 months later than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL7 grades against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 offers outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL7 and the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and WX80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger E-PL7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.