Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony ZV-E10

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades versus the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony ZV-E10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the ZV-E10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and ZV-E10 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and ZV-E10.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-E10 will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-PL7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.