Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was launched 3 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL8 grades versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and RX100 VII is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.